US says it is working to finalise deal on humanitarian aid corridor in Gaza

‘Initial approval’ has been given by the US State Department, Israel & Hamas. Special Envoy Steven Witkoff will travel to West Asia for talks on finalising arrangements for corridor.

US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will hold talks to finalise the establishment of a humanitarian aid corridor in Gaza | File photo | Reuters

Washington: The United States announced on Tuesday that it is working to finalise the establishment of a humanitarian aid corridor into the Gaza Strip, which has received initial approval from the relevant parties.

In this context, the US Department of State confirmed that Special Envoy to the Middle East Steven Witkoff will travel to the Middle East to hold talks aimed at completing the arrangements for the corridor.

Speaking to reporters, Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said, “Witkoff will head to the region with great hope that we can put forward a new ceasefire and a humanitarian corridor for aid entry,” noting that the corridor “has, in fact, received agreement from both parties.”

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