U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is coordinating efforts for a Gaza ceasefire. He met Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss a potential accord involving Saudi Arabia and Israel. Thousands of Palestinians are returning home as part of the ceasefire,
Wealthy Arab nations consider bankrolling Gaza’s reconstruction, but they want assurances Palestinians will lead in the postwar period.
As both United States President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump try to take credit for Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire deal in Gaza, a relatively unknown political newcomer in Trump’s incoming team has emerged as a key figure in sealing the deal.
The developer, who is president-elect Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, worked with the main negotiator in the deal.
This trip comes as negotiations for the second phase of the truce between Israel and Hamas are set to begin, with the US envoy to the Middle East expressing optimism going forward
Trump Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff said he believes the administration has the opportunity to bring "everyone" in the Middle East on board with the idea of normalization.
Ansari, an adviser to Qatari Prime Minister Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and spokesperson for Qatar's foreign ministry. He discussed the ceasefire agreement reached between
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s envoy to the Middle East, plans to be a near-constant presence in the region in an attempt to prevent the deal from unraveling.
U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is expected for talks Wednesday in Israel focused on implementation of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza and negotiations for the next phase of the agreement.
Reports say pair discussed US president's proposal to move Gazans to neighboring states; Israeli officials 'got the impression the Americans are serious about this idea'
U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff visited Gaza on Wednesday, then met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the Gaza ceasefire and a regional diplomatic push.