At least three people have turned down potential roles working for the defense secretary and former Fox News host. Supporters say his leadership has been effective.

Israel has accepted a new U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas, the White House said Thursday. “I can confirm that special envoy (Steve) Witkoff and the president submitted a ceasefire proposal to Hamas that Israel backed and supported,” White House press Karoline Leavitt told reporters.

The U.S. has sent an Israeli-backed cease-fire proposal that would allow the flow of aid into Gaza. Hamas appeared skeptical of the offer.

The White House and Pentagon are struggling to fill key roles in the Defense Department as Secretary Pete Hegseth is plagued by scandals and controversies.

The Trump administration has submitted a ceasefire proposal supported by Israel to Hamas in the hopes of reaching a ceasefire in Gaza, the White House confirmed Thursday. White House press

Johnnie Moore, a former Trump campaign adviser, was appointed to the board of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation after the aid rollout was hit by chaos and the deadly shootings of Palestinians.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said 'Israel signed off on this proposal before it was sent to Hamas.' A Hamas official later said that the plan fell short of its demands, but that it was still studying the proposal.