Witkoff Sees Imminent Gaza Breakthrough

A wave of cautious optimism swept through diplomatic circles on Wednesday as U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff declared his confidence in “some sort of breakthrough” in Gaza in the coming days. His remarks followed the unveiling of a bold 21‑point peace plan presented by President Donald Trump to Arab and Muslim leaders at the U.N. General Assembly.

Witkoff described the session as “very productive,” saying the Trump plan was crafted to address both Israel’s core security concerns and the region’s broader challenges. He added, “We’re hopeful, and I might say even confident that in the coming days we’ll be able to announce some sort of breakthrough.”

The 21 points, though not yet fully disclosed, reportedly include a permanent ceasefire, phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and the establishment of a new governance framework in the enclave one that excludes Hamas and involves moderate Palestinian and Arab states. The plan also calls for the release of all remaining hostages and large-scale reconstruction funding from regional partners. Crucially, Trump reportedly pledged to oppose any unilateral Israeli annexation of the West Bank.

Israel has not yet seen the full text of the proposal. But the timing is significant: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet Trump in Washington early next week, and this may be the moment when the U.S. seeks to anchor Israel into a diplomatic framework tied to the plan.

The backdrop to these efforts is a war entering its third year, with Gaza suffering enormous casualties, widespread infrastructure ruin, and a humanitarian crisis. Yet in his remarks, Witkoff struck a tone of urgency and purpose signaling that the over‑arching goal is not just halt the fighting, but to forge a new political order in Gaza and ensure Israel’s security framework is safeguarded.

For Israel, the stakes could not be higher. A breakthrough now might deliver hostages home, stabilize its southern border, and reshape the postwar landscape. But Israel’s leadership will be looking for guarantees that Hamas is removed, that the new governance is enforceable, and that security control is not diluted.

Witkoff’s optimism is being watched closely. If even part of this plan is embraced in the coming days, it could mark a turning point not a perfect peace, but a path toward one.

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