US Envoy Steve Witkoff to Meet Hamas Leader Khalil al-Hayya Amid Gaza Tensions
November 14, 20251015 AufrufeLesezeit: 1 Minuten
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The New York Times reported that US Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is planning to meet with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya soon, as part of ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in Gaza and achieve humanitarian and political agreements.
This development follows their previous meeting in Cairo last October, which was characterized as a "rare moment of communication" between a US official and a Hamas leader.
During their last encounter, a poignant humanitarian exchange took place, where Witkoff expressed condolences for the death of al-Hayya's son, Hamam, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Doha. Witkoff also shared that he had lost his own son, describing it as a "club of fathers who have buried their sons."
The upcoming meeting is expected to take place in one of the regional capitals, amid increasing international pressure for a ceasefire, the opening of humanitarian corridors, and the establishment of a long-term peace framework.
This move signals a cautious US willingness to engage through unconventional channels with the parties involved, given the complex political and humanitarian situation in Gaza.
