Witkoff rejected the notion that Hamas had accepted the offer for a hostage deal and a ceasefire in Gaza, as did an Israeli official.
Yarden Bibas speaks of meeting Sinwar while in captivity • US intel suggests Israel preparing strike on Iran's nuclear facilities
Jon Polin shared how, since October 7, they have come to know and love the entire Alexander family. “Today, we are celebrating with all of you,” he said.
The Prime Minister's Office said that it was "preparing for the possibility" that ceasefire and hostage deal negotiations would occur.
Egyptian officials blamed a lack of Israeli-American will to end the war, the Hezbollah-affiliated newspaper Al Akhbar reported.
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Egyptian state-affiliated media reported that the Israeli delegation's discussions followed the visit of a Hamas delegation to Cairo.
Families cry out for deal as Hamas rejects Israel's hostage proposal • IDF strikes over 40 Hamas targets in Gaza
Gantz: 'Israel must remove prospect of Iranian nuclear capabilities' • Hamas: Consultations regarding response to Israeli proposal 'nearing completion'
Hamas kidnapped American-Israeli Edan Alexander on October 7, 2023 and has been held in Gaza since.