Trump Envoy Witkoff’s Rare Encounter With Hamas’ Al-Hayya Sends Shockwaves In Israel | Watch In a highly unusual and emotional encounter, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met face-to-face with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt during critical negotiations to end the Gaza war. Witkoff revealed to CBS News that the two men connected over the loss of their sons, with Witkoff having lost his son Andrew to an opioid overdose and al-Hayya’s son Himam killed in an Israeli airstrike in September. Jared Kushner, who witnessed the conversation, described it as a rare moment of humanity amid intense hostage and ceasefire negotiations. Witkoff confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump was fully supportive of these direct talks with Hamas, aimed at avoiding a deadlock and ensuring the successful

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