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Particular Envoy Steve Witkoff is predicted to fulfill with Israeli and Qatari officials in Rome on Thursday because the U.S. pushes for a ceasefire deal in Gaza.
Hamas and Israel are partaking in oblique negotiations to finish the battle that has raged on for practically two years. Nonetheless, Witkoff’s itinerary relies on the progress made within the talks. If the events make sufficient progress in Rome, Witkoff will reportedly journey to Doha to finalize the deal, according to Axios.
The outlet additionally reported that sources indicated the assembly in Rome may recommend {that a} deal is close to — presumably simply days away.
Earlier this month, Israel agreed to a U.S.-backed, 60-day ceasefire proposal that may result in the tip of the battle. This deal features a phased launch of hostages, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from components of Gaza and talks on ending the battle, according to Reuters.
Particular Envoy Steve Witkoff is predicted to fulfill with Israeli and Qatari officers in Rome on Thursday to safe a deal to finish the battle in Gaza. (Dawoud Abo Alkas/Anadolu/Kevin Dietsch/Getty Photos)
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“My representatives had a protracted and productive assembly with the Israelis at this time on Gaza. Israel has agreed to the required situations to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, throughout which era we’ll work with all events to finish the battle. The Qataris and Egyptians, who’ve labored very onerous to assist convey peace, will ship this remaining proposal. I hope, for the nice of the Center East, that Hamas takes this deal as a result of it is not going to get higher — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE,” President Donald Trump wrote on Fact Social on July 1.
President Donald Trump holds a bilateral dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in attendance, on the White Home in Washington, D.C., July 7, 2025. (REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)
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Trump appeared optimistic about the opportunity of Israel and Hamas reaching a deal to finish the battle. On July 16, whereas signing the HALT Fentanyl Act, Trump thanked Witkoff, praising him for doing “a incredible job” and mentioned that there was “some good news on Gaza,” although he didn’t elaborate.
From left to proper, International Affairs Minister of Bahrain Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump and International Affairs Minister of the United Arab Emirates Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan take part within the signing ceremony of the Abraham Accords on the South Garden of the White Home on Sept. 15, 2020, in Washington, D.C. (Picture by Alex Wong/Getty Photos)
TRUMP PRESSURES ISRAEL TO END GAZA CONFLICT AS HE EYES ABRAHAM ACCORDS EXPANSION
If Trump can safe an finish to the battle, it may imply an growth of the Abraham Accords, one of many signature efforts of Trump’s first administration, which noticed Israel signal normalization agreements with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan. Nonetheless, Trump has but to element which international locations can be added.
Israeli Minister of International Affairs Gideon Sa’ar mentioned on June 30 that Israel was “critical” about looking for an finish to the battle. He added that Jerusalem has an curiosity in “international locations, reminiscent of Syria and Lebanon, our neighbors, to the circle of peace and normalization.”
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Fox Information Digital’s Greg Wehner and Caitlin McFall contributed to this report.
