US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff delays his departure to Qatar to join ongoing proximity talks between Israel and Hamas on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Witkoff still plans to travel to Doha to help bring the deal across the finish line, indicating that more progress needs to be made.

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