Overview
- The New York Times, as cited by Israel National News, reports that U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is preparing to meet Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya.
- One source says Witkoff intends to address the Gaza ceasefire that included a hostage-prisoner exchange.
- The timing remains uncertain and plans could change, with no comment from Witkoff’s office, Hamas officials, or the White House.
- Such a meeting would indicate continued U.S. direct contact with Hamas despite its terrorist designation.
- Witkoff and al-Hayya previously met in Sharm el-Sheikh before the October truce, which has largely held despite sporadic violence and delays in returning some victims’ bodies.