Steven Witkoff
Hamas to Witkoff: “We will not disarm unless an independent Palestinian state is established”
The Trump administration has intensified its pressure on the resistance movement to lay down arms to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal, while supporting Israel’s plans to continue with its 22-month genocide.
Reports indicate Israel and Hamas likely to accept Witkoff ceasefire proposal
Israel had rejected an earlier version of the deal on Monday which was proposed by Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steven Witkoff, prompting further changes on Tuesday.
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