The goal: Deny Hamas leverage – then resume combat

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The goal: Deny Hamas leverage – then resume combat

United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive in the region Wednesday, with his pre-arrival comments echoing Israel's declared intentions from Saturday evening's security discussion. In an interview with CNN, Witkoff said: "We need to extend the first phase. We hope to have enough time to begin and complete the second phase, releasing more hostages." The intention is to extend phase one and release additional…