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Rubio: Hopeful on Gaza Deal, Witkoff to Hold Talks Soon

Thursday, 10 July 2025 08:40 AM EDT

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday the U.S. is hopeful on securing a ceasefire deal in Gaza and that U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is optimistic that proximity talks would be held soon.

"I think we're closer, and I think perhaps we're closer than we've been in quite a while," Rubio told reporters at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia. He said he spoke with Witkoff on Wednesday night.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday the U.S. is hopeful on securing a ceasefire deal in Gaza and that U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is optimistic that proximity talks would be held soon.
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