U.S. President Donald Trump has made ending the conflict in Gaza a major priority of his administration, though negotiations have faltered. Steve Witkoff is visiting Israel as its government faces mounting pressure over the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the enclave.

U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy told families of hostages being held by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday that he was working with the Israeli government on a plan that would effectively end the war in Gaza.

Families of hostages expressed cautious satisfaction following their meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff on Saturday but said there was nothing "new" in efforts to reach a deal for the release of the captives.