Trump envoy presses for Gaza ceasefire deal before Jan. 20 in Netanyahu meeting
President-elect Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Israel on Saturday to push for a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, Israeli officials said. Why it matters: Witkoff's traveled to Israel from Qatar as part of a last-minute effort by Trump to press all parties involved in the negotiations to conclude the deal before Jan.
Trump’s Middle East envoy meets with Netanyahu as he pushes for Gaza ceasefire before inauguration
Israeli officials signaled that a deal is fairly close, with Israel and Hamas very close to being "within the zone of agreement."
Trump's Middle East envoy meets Netanyahu on Saturday amid ceasefire push
After the meeting, Netanyahu sent the head of Mossad and others to Qatar to "advance" talks to return hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
Trump Middle East envoy says he’s ‘really hopeful’ hostage deal will be struck by Inauguration Day
Steve Witkoff, President-elect Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, said on Tuesday that he was “really hopeful” that they were “on the verge of a deal” to announce the return of the hostages by Inauguration Day.
Trump’s Mideast envoy to visit Qatar, claiming hostage deal on verge of completion
While Witkoff says progress made in Doha, Hamas stands by demand for permanent end to war, which Israel rejects; president-elect: 'It won't be good for anyone' if no deal by Jan. 20
Donald Trump’s Middle East Envoy pushes for Gaza ceasefire deal
Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed details of the meeting with Steve Witkoff on Saturday, adding that the head of the Israeli Mossad
Israeli PM met with Trump envoy to discuss release of hostages, ceasefire in Gaza
(Jan. 11, 2025 / JNS) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Saturday afternoon with President-elect Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, in what was described as a “surprise visit” to discuss the multilateral negotiations with Hamas for the release of Israeli hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza.
Trump envoy says president-elect is ‘driving’ Gaza hostage talks
Donald Trump threatened to unleash “hell” if the Hamas hostages are not released soon, as Biden officials note “constructive” discussions with the transition team.
Trump's Mideast envoy to meet Netanyahu on Saturday, Israeli official says
Steve Witkoff is meeting the Israeli prime minister on Saturday following a visit to Doha amid efforts to secure a hostage deal and Gaza ceasefire.
Trump's Mideast envoy arrives in Israel, hostage talks progress
President-elect Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, arrived in Israel on Saturday after talks in Qatar regarding the hostage deal. A senior Israeli official also stated on Saturday that progress has been made in negotiations over the hostage deal in Qatar.
Trump’s Mideast Envoy in Israel to Discuss Gaza Deal: Axios
US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming special envoy to the Middle East, Steven Witkoff, arrived in Israel on Saturday to discuss a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, Axios reporter Barak Ravid wrote in a post on X,
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Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have resulted in civilian casualties, including children, as ceasefire negotiations continue in Qatar. Hospital staff report at least 21 fatalities from recent ...