Hamas has rejected a proposal by U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff to extend a first phase of the ceasefire and release more Israeli hostages. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday there would be no possibility of continuing the ceasefire without Hamas releasing hostages.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff could travel to the Middle East on Sunday if negotiations on the next stage of the Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas go well, Axios reporter Barak Ravid reported on X on Tuesday.

Fox News senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot reports on Hamas releasing hostages as phase two of the ceasefire draws closer and how Trump envoy Steve Witkoff is negotiating an extension to phase one.

The armed wing of Hamas has warned renewed Israeli attacks on Gaza will endanger the lives of captives. The US envoy Steve Witkoff has hinted the US could join Israel in direct military action if the captives are not released.

US envoy Steve Witkoff announces that an Israeli delegation is negotiating the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire.

Speaking with journalists outside the White House, Witkoff was asked if there was a deadline to advance a deal to release more hostages before Israel resumes combat operations in the Gaza Strip. “There definitely is such a date,

Steve Witkoff is expected to attend talks with Hamas and Israel on the ceasefire and hostage release deal, a U.S. official said.

Trump’s ultimatum came after we didn’t like what we heard from Hamas in direct talks appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Trump warned Hamas 'it is OVER for you' if it doesn't release the remaining hostages. The US is also talking directly to Hamas. What's next after the ultimatum?

It was yesterday revealed that the United States has held talks with the militant group - which is proscribed by the US and UK - breaking a longstanding position to not negotiate with terrorists.