President Trump is looking for "next steps" on the Israel-Palestine peace talks, apparently pressing for momentum in the coming weeks.

"President Trump has made it clear that working towards achieving a lasting peace agreement between the Israelis and Palestinians is a top priority for him," a White House official said.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt are scheduled to have a meet-and-greet in Israel on Sunday now that the ambassador is "fully installed in his position," according to a White House pool report.

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"This trip is an interim visit as talks continue about potential next steps," the official said, adding that the two will likely discuss possible meetings between the Palestinians and Israelis.

The president visited Israel in late May, as part of his first international trip since taking office.

Trump has repeatedly expressed confidence that he can successfully negotiate peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

“I want to see peace with Israel and the Palestinians,” Trump said in April. "There is no reason there’s not peace between Israel and the Palestinians — none whatsoever.”

After meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in May, Trump said reaching a peace agreement would be easier than previously expected.

"Let's see if we can find the solution,” Trump said during a luncheon with Abbas and his advisers. “It's something that, I think, is, frankly, maybe not as difficult as people have thought over the years.”