Trump envoy Witkoff: 'We need deadlines for the release of the hostages'
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff tells Fox News the conditions the hostages have been kept in are 'deplorable' and deadlines are needed for the release of the remaining hostages.
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Mar 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM (GMT+2)
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US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff stated that a deadline for the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza is necessary for the talks with Hamas on extending the ceasefire.
In an interview with Fox News today (Monday), Witkoff accused Hamas of having "fudged around" in its behavior.
"We need deadlines," he stated. "That's what has to happen. People have to understand that we accept a certain behavior pattern."
He added, "The way these hostages are being kept is unacceptable. We've interviewed all the hostages that have been released - the conditions are deplorable. Many of the hostages come out, they're sick, they haven't eaten, they haven't been given medical care. It's a terrible proposition for them, so that's just simply unacceptable."
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This morning, Kan Reshet Bet reported that Israeli officials have spoken with their counterparts in the Trump administration to clear up the issue of talks between White House Hostage Affairs Envoy Adam Boehler and the Hamas terror organization over the release of hostages from Gaza.
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Trump envoy Witkoff: 'We need deadlines for the release of the hostages'
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff tells Fox News the conditions the hostages have been kept in are 'deplorable' and deadlines are needed for the release of the remaining hostages.
Israel National News
Israel National News
1 minutes
Mar 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM (GMT+2)
HamasHostages in GazaHostage DealSteve Witkoff
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff stated that a deadline for the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza is necessary for the talks with Hamas on extending the ceasefire.
In an interview with Fox News today (Monday), Witkoff accused Hamas of having "fudged around" in its behavior.
"We need deadlines," he stated. "That's what has to happen. People have to understand that we accept a certain behavior pattern."
He added, "The way these hostages are being kept is unacceptable. We've interviewed all the hostages that have been released - the conditions are deplorable. Many of the hostages come out, they're sick, they haven't eaten, they haven't been given medical care. It's a terrible proposition for them, so that's just simply unacceptable."
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Trump said 'I've had enough' of Hamas's behavior
'Maximum pressure on Hamas, we need them all back now'
Witkoff to head to Middle East amid ceasefire deadlock
'Hamas making big mistake, there will be further consequences'
This morning, Kan Reshet Bet reported that Israeli officials have spoken with their counterparts in the Trump administration to clear up the issue of talks between White House Hostage Affairs Envoy Adam Boehler and the Hamas terror organization over the release of hostages from Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his staff told the cabinet on Sunday that the sides came to an agreement that any talks between Boehler and the terror organization would be fully coordinated with Israel.
The cabinet ministers were told that "the issue has been solved."