An apology phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a moment of personal connection between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Hamas' top negotiator marked two key turning points leading to the ceasefire in Gaza.
Witkoff and Jared Kushner, entrusted by President Trump to broker the deal, opened up about what it took to make it happen in an exclusive interview with 60 Minutes .
Late last month, just weeks after peace talks broke down over Israeli airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar , Mr. Trump announced his 20-point plan to end the war during a meeting with Netanyahu at the White House. That day, the president facilitated a phone call between Netanyahu and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. Whether Mr. Trump himself