Steve Witkoff

Sources familiar with the details told the Post that Qatar is currently playing a significant pivotal role in the ongoing talks negotiations.

GHF says aid distribution carried out peacefully • IDF hits Hezbollah drone assembly • Iran orders missile fuel from China

Earlier on Thursday, the bodies of Judith Weinstein Haggai and her husband, Gadi Haggai, were recovered by the military. They held Canadian and American citizenships.

Hostage families met with US officials at the White House to push for the release of loved ones. Officials also condemned the recent terror attack in Colorado.

The interim step, proposed by special envoy Witkoff, could allow Iran to temporarily enrich uranium, though the specific details remain largely unclear.

Hamas demands US guarantees that negotiations for a deal, including a ceasefire, will continue after the initial 60-day period, a source told the Post.

An Israeli official said, however, that "negotiations have not stopped, efforts of the mediators still continue."

"Iran is drafting a negative response to the US proposal, which could be interpreted as a rejection of the US offer," a senior diplomat told Reuters.

Kalin and al-Hayya reportedly discussed the final stage of the US-brokered ceasefire negotiations, and Turkey's ongoing efforts to "end the humanitarian crisis and devastation in Gaza."

Iran likely to reject nuclear deal • IDF troops kill rock-throwing terrorist in West Bank • IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon

GHF debunks false reports of fire on Gazans • IDF confirms Mohammed Sinwar killed in Gaza • Freedom Flotilla Coalition attempts to sail to Gaza.