JERUSALEM, July 6 (Reuters) - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he believed his discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday would help advance talks on a Gaza hostage release and ceasefire deal, as Trump predicted an agreement could be reached this week.

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to tout their recent joint strikes on Iran during their meeting at the White House.

Israel has decided to send a delegation to Qatar for talks on a possible Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, an Israeli official said, reviving hopes of a breakthrough in negotiations to end the almost 21-month war.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a religious gathering on Saturday, according to Iranian state media outlet Press TV, the first time he has appeared in public in several weeks.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura.

More than 80 Palestinians were killed across Gaza on Thursday, according to health officials, as Israel intensified its strikes across the strip.

Hamas said it has submitted a "positive response" to mediators about the current ceasefire and hostage exchange release proposal on the table.

Fox News correspondent Stephanie Bennett reports on signs of a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman joins 'Fox News Live' to discuss the potential breakthrough and what it could mean for the region.