US Envoy Joins Talks as Israel Faces Global Criticism Over Gaza Plans

International criticism has intensified following Israel's announcement of a military takeover in Gaza City, with multiple nations issuing statements of condemnation. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff was scheduled to meet with Qatar's prime minister in Spain on Saturday to discuss a new proposal aimed at ending the 22-month conflict. The diplomatic effort comes as mediators Egypt and Qatar prepare a framework that would include the release of all hostages in exchange for ending hostilities.