US envoy expresses optimism for Israel-Hamas negotiations, AP explains

Briana Lupea

(29 May 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Jerusalem - 29 May 2025 1. SOUNDBITE (English) Joe Federman, The Associated Press: "President Donald Trump's Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff says he is optimistic about Gaza's ceasefire prospects. Witkoff says he is working on a new proposal that he will give to Israel and Hamas and he has a good feeling that it will be acceptable to the warring sides. The proposal is expected to look familiar in many ways. It would begin with a partial release of

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