Washington calls for immediate halt to Gaza fighting as Rome accuses Netanyahu of defying the world

WASHINGTON / PNN /

US Special Envoy Steve Wietcov has called for an immediate halt to the fighting in Gaza, stressing that Washington’s top priority is the release of all Israeli hostages still held in the enclave.

In an interview with Fox News, Wietcov said President Donald Trump has placed the hostages’ return at the top of his agenda, insisting on the release of the 20 remaining captives held by Hamas in exchange for a proportional number of Palestinian prisoners….