- October 20, 2025
- 5:40 pm
- Israel
Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of the US President, arrived in Israel on Monday. Their mission is to strengthen the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which has come under threat.
Ceasefire Challenges
The day after the envoys’ arrival, the situation escalated. Israel threatened to halt humanitarian supplies after two soldiers were killed by Hamas militants. The US Embassy confirmed that Witkoff and Kushner landed in Tel Aviv. Later, the Israeli military announced the resumption of the ceasefire, and humanitarian aid was supposed to resume on Monday.
By noon, it remained unclear whether the supplies had begun. It has been more than a week since the US-proposed ceasefire began to end the two-year conflict. President Donald Trump, aboard Air Force One, noted that Hamas was behaving “quite rowdily.”
Internal Contradictions
Trump suggested that “rebels” within Hamas, rather than its leadership, might be responsible for the violence. Since the ceasefire began, Hamas security forces have returned to the streets of Gaza, clashing with armed groups.
On Sunday, the Israeli military reported shelling in the Rafah area, which is under Israeli control. These events highlight the fragility of peace in the region.
The question of the ceasefire’s stability remains open. Witkoff and Kushner continue their work, striving to find balance in this complex conflict.
