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U.S. Envoy Meets Hamas Amid Escalating Gaza Conflict

11/20/2025

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U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff plans to meet Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Turkey on Wednesday to discuss Gaza ceasefire and steps toward disarmament.
Hamas reiterates it will not disarm, challenging progress toward disarmament.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu calls a “war on all fronts” and demands Hamas disarmament and expulsion from Gaza.
After UN Security Council endorsed President Donald Trump’s peace plan, Israeli forces resumed strikes in Gaza, causing casualties.

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U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff plans to meet Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Turkey on Wednesday to discuss Gaza ceasefire and steps toward disarmament.
Hamas reiterates it will not disarm, challenging progress toward disarmament.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu calls a “war on all fronts” and demands Hamas disarmament and expulsion from Gaza.
After UN Security Council endorsed President Donald Trump’s peace plan, Israeli forces resumed strikes in Gaza, causing casualties.