US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said Wednesday that he is preparing to present a fresh proposal aimed at brokering a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas.
“I think that we are on the precipice of sending out a new term sheet that hopefully will be delivered later on today. The President is going to review it,” Witkoff said during a press briefing in the Oval Office, standing beside the President.
Witkoff continued, expressing optimism: “I have some very good feelings about getting to a long-term resolution — a temporary ceasefire and a peaceful long-term resolution of that conflict.”
Earlier that day, Hamas declared that it had come to terms with Witkoff on a broad outline for a ceasefire plan. The group publicized that the framework had been agreed upon and was now awaiting further steps.
Reacting to the Hamas statement, an Israeli government source dismissed it as another attempt by the terror group to manipulate public perception through misinformation. The official noted, “As US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said two days ago, while Israel agreed to his framework, Hamas continues to refuse.”
The official further emphasized that “Hamas’s offer is not accepted, not by Israel and not by the American administration.”

{Matzav.com}