US envoy Steve Witkoff says he is working with the Israeli government on a plan to end the war with Hamas and rebuild Gaza.

US envoy Steve Witkoff has informed the families of the Israeli hostages that a plan is being worked on with the Israeli government to end the war and rebuild Gaza. Although Hamas has shown a willingness to give up their weapons, their condition is the recognition of an independent Palestinian state. Israel considers Hamas disarmament essential to any agreement and recent ceasefire talks have failed. Prime Minister Netanyahu has rejected the idea of a Palestinian state, also criticizing the recognition intentions of countries such as Canada and the UK.