US officials believe Hamas will accept a plan proposed by Steve Witkoff, which could end the war in Gaza. However, there’s a catch – Riyadh demands that Israel withdraw from the West Bank to proceed with talks.
Senior Trump administration officials think Hamas may announce its acceptance of the plan within days, paving the way for an end to violence in Gaza. The US proposal, led by Witkoff, has been hailed as a potential breakthrough in peace negotiations.
But Saudi Arabia’s demands pose a significant hurdle. Riyadh insists that any deal must include Israel’s withdrawal from the West Bank, a condition that Netanyahu’s government is reluctant to accept. This could stall or even block the peace process, leaving Netanyahu facing a critical test of his leadership and resolve.
Source: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-06-26/ty-article/.premium/riyadhs-demands-could-impede-netanyahu-even-if-hamas-accepts-witkoffs-gaza-plan/00000197-ad9e-d6b3-abf7-edffc2180000