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The President's Daily Brief — May 27th, 2024

Middle East Turmoil: Hamas's Diplomatic Deception and Israel’s Ground Invasion

Tense developments continue to unfold in Gaza, where recent events reveal a complex web of misinformation and strategic maneuvering. A Palestinian official claimed that Hamas had agreed to a ceasefire brokered by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, suggesting a 70-day truce, release of hostages, and partial Israeli withdrawal. However, corresponding US and Israeli officials immediately refuted these claims, asserting no such deal existed. Witkoff dismissed Hamas’s announcement as disappointing and unacceptable, indicating the Palestinian group was likely attempting to stage a psychological or stall tactic move.