Overview
- The New York Times, citing two people familiar with the plans, reports that Witkoff intends to meet al-Hayya soon.
- One source says Witkoff aims to raise the Gaza ceasefire that was brokered in October.
- The timing of the meeting remains uncertain and the plans could change.
- Neither Witkoff’s office, Hamas officials, nor the White House has commented on the reported meeting.
- Witkoff and al-Hayya previously met in Sharm el-Sheikh with Jared Kushner before the ceasefire, and such engagement has drawn criticism for legitimizing a U.S.-designated terrorist group.