Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa called on Hamas to disarm and relinquish control of the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian Authority during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly on July 28, 2025. Mustafa emphasized that this transfer of power and weapons is necessary to restore security in the war-torn territory. This position was echoed by the Palestinian Foreign Minister, who also urged Hamas to end its governance in Gaza and hand over its arms. Meanwhile, US envoy Whitkoff has stated that the United States aims to end the war in Gaza and is engaged in negotiations to return Israeli hostages. According to Israeli media, Whitkoff indicated that Gaza is experiencing food shortages but not starvation, and that Hamas has agreed to disarm. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is reportedly committed to ending the conflict. However, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority noted that no deal has been reached yet due to Hamas hardening its stance. Whitkoff's visit also focuses on assessing the humanitarian situation in Gaza, with families of Israeli prisoners expressing hope for a plan to end the war and secure the release of abductees. Reports suggest ongoing efforts to negotiate the return of approximately 50 Israeli hostages and to bring the hostilities to a close.