US EditionTrump Envoy Steve Witkoff to Visit the Middle East in Push for a Ceasefire in Gaza
GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE, JUL 22 – New Zealand condemns Hamas as a terrorist group, opposes settlement expansions, and backs international ceasefire efforts to protect Israeli and Palestinian civilians, Foreign Minister said.
- On Tuesday, 22 July 2025, Rt Hon Winston Peters delivered a House speech reaffirming opposition to territorial changes in the occupied Palestinian Territories as stated in a joint declaration by 28 Foreign Ministers.
- With a history of advocacy, New Zealand’s policy emphasizes dialogue, negotiation and a two-state solution, acknowledging its limited influence but affirming moral responsibility.
- At least 85 Palestinians were killed seeking food Sunday, United Nations’ food agency accused Israeli forces of firing on the crowd, and Hamas holds 50 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to still be alive.
- It imposed travel bans while supporting a United States-led ceasefire initiative, with New Zealand reaffirming support for efforts by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt.
- This framework suggests a political pathway toward lasting peace after the 60-day period, during which negotiations on a permanent end to the war are to begin, as the U.S. plan calls for a 60-day truce with reciprocal hostage releases and humanitarian aid.
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Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to visit the Middle East in push for a ceasefire in Gaza
President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is heading to the Middle East as the U.S. tries once again to solidify a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. It is part of an effort to reach a peace deal that…
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff en route to Middle East to advance Gaza cease-fire deal
Israeli officials believe that Hamas is interested in a deal and may be willing to show flexibility in its positions. However, they say it is still unclear whether the group will support the proposal in full or present additional reservations
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