'Unacceptable': Witkoff slams Hamas for 'backwards' hostage deal changes
Israeli officials told media outlets that Hamas's official response, including its list of new demands, has yet to be presented to Israel.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF MAY 31, 2025 11:01 Updated: MAY 31, 2025 22:39
US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff slammed Hamas for making what he called were "backward" changes to the US-backed hostage deal proposal.
"I received the Hamas response to the United States’ proposal. It is totally unacceptable and only takes us backward. Hamas should accept the framework proposal we put forward as the basis for proximity talks, which we can begin immediately this coming week," Witkoff said on X/Twitter.
'Unacceptable': Witkoff slams Hamas for 'backwards' hostage deal changes
Israeli officials told media outlets that Hamas's official response, including its list of new demands, has yet to be presented to Israel.
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