Ammon News - US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said that negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza were going well on Wednesday.

"We have some good news on Gaza and some other things that we are working on," Trump announced at a bill signing ceremony in Washington, while thanking Witkoff.

Earlier, a meeting was held between the Israeli delegation and the Qatari and Egyptian delegations, during which Israel presented new maps reflecting additional flexibility on its part.

A source involved in the negotiations told The Jerusalem Post: “The focus now is no longer on the Morag Corridor; it’s on the Israeli presence in the Rafah area. That’s where the discussions are currently centered.”

According to the source, the mediators are optimistic (not for the first time) and believe the new maps significantly advance the chances of reaching a deal soon.

Trump hoped ceasefire talks would be 'straightened out' this week
Trump said on Sunday he hoped talks for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas would be "straightened out" this week.

The US is backing a 60-day ceasefire with a phased release of hostages, Israeli troop withdrawals from parts of Gaza, and talks to end the conflict.

Trump told reporters, "We are talking and hopefully we're going to get that straightened out over the next week." The Jerusalem Post