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Kushner, Witkoff Reject 60 Minutes Question on Israel 'Genocide' in Gaza: 'Absolutely Not'

An apology from Netanyahu to Qatar and a personal bond between U.S. envoy Witkoff and Hamas negotiator helped secure the fragile ceasefire, Trump envoys said.

  • An apology phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani was crucial for the ceasefire deal in Gaza, according to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
  • U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were authorized by President Donald Trump to negotiate directly with Hamas to facilitate the agreement.
  • Witkoff explained that a key strategy was to change Hamas' view of the 20 living hostages from assets to liabilities, helping to move the negotiations forward.
  • Kushner shared a moment of personal connection with Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, emphasizing the humanitarian need to ensure a real ceasefire and aid for the people in Gaza.
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