Steve Witkoff: “We both described it to the president as if we would have an…”

“But Hamas was going to be there. And I know that you spoke directly. So did you have to get authority to do that, or was. Yes. We both described it to the president as if we would have an opportunity to meet Hamas. and if, in our view, that opportunity could lead to a deal, were you comfortable with allowing us to go meet with Hamas?” (24:25–24:32)

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