US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff spoke on Friday about a proposal being considered to extend the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

"The US has presented a proposal that narrows the gaps to extend the ceasefire in Gaza," Witkoff said in a statement.

He continued: "The proposed extension allows time to negotiate a framework for a permanent ceasefire."

He added, "The proposed extension of the Gaza truce will be until after Ramadan and the Jewish Passover holiday."

Witkov stressed that "the proposal to narrow the gaps must be implemented soon, with the immediate release of the American-Israeli hostage Aidan Alexander."

He pointed out that "Hamas is putting forward completely impractical demands behind closed doors that do not include a permanent ceasefire."

He added, "Hamas is aware of the deadline, and America will respond accordingly if it passes."

The White House asserted that Hamas was making a "very bad bet" in negotiations over a Gaza truce.