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Witkoff says Gaza ceasefire deal could come by week’s end, as Trump is set to meet again with Netanyahu

GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE, JUL 8 – U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said negotiators have narrowed disputes to one issue and expect a 60-day ceasefire with hostage releases by week's end, amid ongoing humanitarian concerns.

  • On July 8, 2025, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said talks in Doha between Hamas and Israel could finalize a 60-day ceasefire and hostage release deal by week's end.
  • The ceasefire discussions follow intensified meetings in Washington between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, aimed at resolving hostilities and the hostage crisis.
  • Negotiators narrowed four key issues to one, with Hamas ready to release hostages if guaranteed no renewed war, while Israel seeks Hamas's dismantling and security assurances.
  • The proposed agreement would include releasing ten living hostages and nine deceased while Netanyahu expressed hope to 'cross the line' toward a deal soon.
  • The ceasefire talks occur amid Gaza's crisis, where over 57,500 Palestinians have died and nearly the entire population is displaced under siege and attacks.
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Israel FM says Hamas truce deal 'achievable' despite hurdles in talks

Israel's foreign minister on Wednesday voiced confidence about reaching a ceasefire and hostage-release deal in war-torn Gaza, despite no immediate signs of a breakthrough in ongoing talks with Palestinian militant group Hamas.

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The US President and the Israeli Prime Minister met again in the White House on Tuesday, July 8, to find a negotiated solution to the war in Gaza as part of Israel's talks with Hamas.

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