US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff disagrees with Israel's approach to the war in Gaza and believes reaching a new ceasefire and hostage release deal is necessary. Israel is open to various proposals, including a 'watered-down Witkoff proposal,' but warns of launching a ground operation if no agreement is reached by the end of Trump's visit to the Middle East.
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