Witkoff: Points of contention between Israel, Hamas ceasefire drop from four to one
The main difficulty in the hostage deal talks in Qatar is the issue of maps, meaning the deployment of IDF troops during the ceasefire.
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks during a dinner with US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Blue Room of the White House, July 7, 2025 (photo credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)