Hope for Peace: U.S. Envoy Proposes Plan to End Gaza War

U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced a collaborative plan with the Israeli government aimed at ending the ongoing war in Gaza. The plan suggests reconstruction efforts alongside a potential disarmament deal with Hamas, despite the group's resistance and continuous demands for an independent Palestinian state.

The conflict has seen severe humanitarian crises, drawing global concern and calls for resolution. Witkoff's remarks, recorded during a meeting with families of hostages held by Hamas, highlighted a critical moment in U.S. efforts to broker peace. Hamas, however, reiterated its stance to maintain 'armed resistance' unless its conditions are met.

As indirect negotiations falter, hostages remain central to the conflict's resolution. Recently, distressing videos of Israeli hostages have emerged, igniting international outcry. Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the dire conditions and rallying support for their release, emphasizing the need for immediate intervention and comprehensive solutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)