US EditionDid Trump envoy push Netanyahu into accepting the Gaza ceasefire deal?
- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump shared a report about a breakthrough in hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas after a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump's Mideast envoy, Steve Witkoff, in Jerusalem last weekend.
- According to two Arab officials, Witkoff's efforts had a greater impact on Netanyahu than the Biden administration's efforts throughout the year.
- The deal includes the release of 33 hostages in exchange for approximately 1,000 Palestinian prisoners, along with a partial IDF withdrawal and the facilitation of humanitarian aid into Gaza, as confirmed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
- Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani credited Steve Witkoff for playing a major role in securing the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
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Trump Shares Report on Mideast Envoy's Influence Over Netanyahu
WASHINGTON – US President-elect Donald Trump shared a report on his Truth Social account about a significant breakthrough in hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas, which came after a tense meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump’s Mideast envoy, Steve Witkoff, in Jerusalem last weekend. According to two Arab officials, Witkoff’s efforts in […]
The ceasefire agreement in Gaza was said to have been carefully negotiated by Steve Witkoff, who was not very concerned about the day of rest in the Jewish religion.
Steve Witkoff helped negotiate the ceasefire in the Middle East for Donald Trump. The billionaire has no diplomatic experience. But he is considered a "dealmaker."
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