Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

US Envoys Witkoff, Kushner Visit Gaza, Attend Tel Aviv Rally For Hostages' Families


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

The Israeli military said that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited the Gaza Strip on Saturday, as a ceasefire announced by Israel entered its second day.

Israel's army chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir conducted a field tour in Gaza with "US envoy to the Middle East, Mr Steven 'Steve' Witkoff, Mr Jared Kushner, and the Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) , Admiral Brad Cooper," the Israeli military said in a statement.

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Later on Saturday, the two envoys attended a rally in Tel Aviv organised by families of Israeli hostages ahead of their expected release from Gaza.

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During the rally, Witkoff, in a message to the hostages remaining in Gaza, said: "You are coming home".

Hamas militants are expected to release 48 hostages, both living and deceased, under a ceasefire agreement with Israe .

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