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US Backs Israel, Rejects Further Gaza Hostage Deals
8/27/2025
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- US special envoy Steve Witkoff confirms the Trump administration opposes further partial Gaza hostage deals, aligning with Israel.
- Hamas agreed to a phased release proposal, but Witkoff attributes stalled negotiations to their actions.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu intends to capture Gaza City, raising concerns among hostage families.
- Hamas insists on a war cessation for hostage release, a demand Netanyahu refuses.
