Steve Witkoff, the US Special Representative for the Middle East, drew attention with his statements made in Israel. Witkoff claimed that Hamas agreed to disarm but stated that the situation is complex.

Witkoff defended the Netanyahu government by saying, "Donald Trump is on your side" to the Israeli hostage families. However, he blamed Hamas for the failure of negotiations.

Witkoff's statements contradict Hamas's willingness to disarm. Discussions about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and ceasefire negotiations continue.

Hamas announced that they reached an agreement with US envoy Witkoff for a permanent ceasefire. However, the details of this agreement remain uncertain.