Hamas, White House and ceasefire in Gaza
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Israel has accepted a new U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas, the White House said Thursday. “I can confirm that special envoy (Steve) Witkoff and the president submitted a ceasefire proposal to Hamas that Israel backed and supported,” White House press Karoline Leavitt told reporters.
Israel reportedly agrees to a ceasefire proposal pushed by envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump in an effort to end the fighting and return the hostages from Gaza.
The longtime Democrat has emerged as an understated figure in the White House's efforts to end the war in Gaza.
The US sent Iran a proposal for a nuclear deal that the White House said is “acceptable” and in its “best interest” to accept, US media reported on Saturday. It came shortly after a UN report said Iran had stepped up production of highly enriched uranium.
Hamas was said to be carefully considering a new 60-day cease-fire/hostage release deal proposed by President Donald Trump and his special envoy Steve Witkoff, after Israel "signed off" on the deal.
The White House said Thursday that Israel had accepted US President Donald Trump's proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, while discussions were "continuing" with Hamas.The Palestinian militant group had earlier said it was examining a new deal proposed by Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff,
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