Witkoff, Kushner reveal turning points in Israel-Hamas negotiations: An apology call and a moment of human connection

October 19, 2025

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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner say they reached the Gaza ceasefire deal after Witkoff and Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya connected over shared pain. Both Witkoff and al-Hayya had lost sons.

An apology phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a moment of personal connection between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Hamas' top negotiator marked two key turning points leading to the ceasefire in Gaza. Witkoff and Ja... [2658 chars]

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