President Donald Trump's envoys, Steve Whitkoff and Jared Kushner, urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to strive for an end to the war in Gaza during meetings held yesterday, September 25th. The discussions focused on reaching an agreement for the war's conclusion, with Whitkoff and Kushner aiming for a potential meeting between Netanyahu and Trump on Monday once an outline is finalized. According to an Israeli official, the chance of returning to fighting after a ceasefire is considered very low. Whitkoff and Kushner were tasked with facilitating changes to Netanyahu's new program aimed at ending the war, though the Prime Minister reportedly resisted certain clauses. Sources close to the High Court indicated that any outline will include Hamas's complete disarmament, which they state will not be compromised on. The meetings were described as tense but conducted in a good spirit. Meanwhile, in Gaza, an injured dog was pulled from the rubble of a hospital building bombed by Israel, serving as a reminder of the conflict's impact on all living beings. This incident occurred during the reporting window of September 26th, 2025, between 5:37 PM and 6:06 PM UTC. These developments follow earlier reports from September 26th, where Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed optimism about a potential deal to end the war in Gaza, stating, "we are on a right path" towards a resolution, according to journalist Barak Ravid. Separately, Israeli soldiers were observed celebrating Rosh Hashanah amidst destruction in the Jenin Refugee Camp. President Trump had also departed for the Ryder Cup in New York earlier on September 26th, commenting on the Gaza situation.
