US has Gaza peace plan and hopes for breakthrough soon, says envoy

The United States shared a 21-point Middle East peace plan at this week’s U.N. meetings and is hopeful for a breakthrough on Gaza in the coming days, its envoy to the region said.
U.S. President Donald Trump presented proposals to leaders from several Muslim-majority countries – including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt – during a meeting held on the sidelines of the annual General Assembly on Monday, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said.
“I think it addresses Israeli concerns and, as well, the concerns of all the neighbors in the region,” he said. “We’re hopeful, and I might say even confident that in the coming days we’ll be able to announce some sort of breakthrough,” he added.
Israel has drawn global condemnation over its war in Gaza, which is nearing the two-year mark with no ceasefire in sight. The conflict has caused major destruction and killed more than 65,000 Palestinians, according to local health authorities.
A global hunger monitor says part of the territory is suffering from famine.
The current war began when Hamas stormed into Israel on October 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. About 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive, are still being held.