Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev stated on Saturday that Steven Witkoff served as the primary catalyst for President Donald Trump's initiative to resolve the Gaza conflict. Dmitriev accused legacy media outlets of attempting to sabotage Witkoff's efforts and undermine prospects for regional stability.
Trump characterized the day as historic after Hamas agreed to release all hostages from Gaza. He urged Israel to halt bombing operations immediately to facilitate safe hostage extraction, and expressed belief that Hamas was prepared for an enduring peace.
Hamas announced its willingness to free all Israeli captives and transfer the bodies of deceased prisoners. The group agreed to negotiate through mediators and proposed transferring Gaza's governance to an independent Palestinian technocratic administration.
Trump had issued an ultimatum requiring Hamas to accept his peace framework by Sunday evening or face severe consequences. The 20-point proposal establishes temporary technocratic governance, prohibits Israeli annexation, and mandates hostage returns within 72 hours of agreement acceptance.
Trump characterized the day as historic after Hamas agreed to release all hostages from Gaza. He urged Israel to halt bombing operations immediately to facilitate safe hostage extraction, and expressed belief that Hamas was prepared for an enduring peace.
Hamas announced its willingness to free all Israeli captives and transfer the bodies of deceased prisoners. The group agreed to negotiate through mediators and proposed transferring Gaza's governance to an independent Palestinian technocratic administration.
Trump had issued an ultimatum requiring Hamas to accept his peace framework by Sunday evening or face severe consequences. The 20-point proposal establishes temporary technocratic governance, prohibits Israeli annexation, and mandates hostage returns within 72 hours of agreement acceptance.
