1. US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, along with Jared Kushner, met with Hamas leaders at a Red Sea resort on Wednesday, in an alleged move to finalize the Gaza peace deal.
2. During the meeting, Witkoff urged Hamas to release hostages as they were considered more of a liability than an asset, and delivered a message from President Trump that he stands behind his 20-point peace plan.
3. The meeting between Trump's envoys and Hamas leaders was described as unusual due to the fact that Washington has designated Hamas as a terrorist organization.
2. During the meeting, Witkoff urged Hamas to release hostages as they were considered more of a liability than an asset, and delivered a message from President Trump that he stands behind his 20-point peace plan.
3. The meeting between Trump's envoys and Hamas leaders was described as unusual due to the fact that Washington has designated Hamas as a terrorist organization.
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US special envoy Steve Witkoff, with Jared Kushner, held talks with Hamas leaders at a Red Sea resort on Wednesday over the Gaza peace deal. Witkoff urged Hamas to release hostages and conveyed a message from President Trump supporting his 20-point peace plan. The meeting was described as unusual
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251014_15/#summary
Date: Oct. 14, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-14
Created: 2025/10/14 20:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:25
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