"I like to say it that way because the real people, that's what they call it," the U.S. President said on Monday.

Donald Trump was caught on camera speaking to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a private moment before the two leaders announced a proposed peace deal for Gaza

The protesters have been critical of Netanyahu for not yet securing the return of the remaining Israeli hostages.

"I think Netanyahu will lose his coalition tonight," a former Israeli National Security Council official told Newsweek.

Live updates and the latest news as Trump meets with Netanyahu on Gaza and congressional leaders on averting a government shutdown and sends National Guard to Portland.

It calls for Hamas to disarm, return all the hostages within 72 hours and relinquish control of power. A diplomat briefed on the matter and granted anonymity to describe the sensitive situation said Qatari and Egyptian officials presented Hamas negotiators with the proposal but there was no timeline for a Hamas response.