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Witkoff plans meeting with chief Hamas negotiator

The New York Times reports that US envoy Steve Witkoff plans to meet Hamas’s Khalil al-Hayya, architect of Oct. 7, to discuss Gaza ceasefire, despite Hamas’s terror designation and criticism from Israeli and American officials.

Witkoff plans meeting with chief Hamas negotiator

Bereaved families to Witkoff, Kushner

'Do not be the terrorists' lifeline'

The HaGevura Forum sent a letter on Monday to President Trump's representatives, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner calling on them not to pressure Israel to free the 200 terrorists trapped in Rafah.

'Do not be the terrorists' lifeline'

‘Love that moves nations’:

Steve Witkoff pays tribute to Itay Chen

Speaking at the funeral of Sgt. Itay Chen, US Envoy Steve Witkoff praised his bravery on October 7 and said, 'Itay helped heal a part of my own heart.'

Steve Witkoff pays tribute to Itay Chen

Official:

Kazakhstan joins Abraham Accords with Israel

President Trump confirms Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, says it will be the first of many in his second term. Kazakhstan says the move aligns with its policy of dialogue, respect, and regional stability.

Kazakhstan joins Abraham Accords with Israel

Steve Witkoff

Next country to join the Abraham Accords to be announced tonight

US Special Envoy reveals that for the first time in 5 years, another nation will sign a peace deal with Israel.

Next country to join the Abraham Accords to be announced tonight

With Saudi Amb. in attendance

Trump: Hopefully Saudi Arabia will join Abraham Accords very soon

President Trump hinted that Saudi Arabia could soon join the Abraham Accords, praising progress in normalization talks and highlighting a key meeting with Saudi officials.

Trump: Hopefully Saudi Arabia will join Abraham Accords very soon

In the shadow of the Court Jew

An age-old phenomenon that is still with us, with one crucial change.

In the shadow of the Court Jew

Prophetic times:

The question asked in the White House briefing room

Trump’s Gaza deal is a terrible mistake. It’s painful to watch. But even human errors can’t derail God’s plan. And the question was asked. Opinion.

The question asked in the White House  briefing room

Witkoff and Kushner meet with newly released hostages

US Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with hostages released from Hamas captivity last week, who thanked them for their instrumental role in securing the deal that brought them home.

Witkoff and Kushner meet with newly released hostages

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US concerned Netanyahu may abandon Gaza plan

New York Times reports that the White House is scrambling to preserve the Gaza peace deal as Netanyahu weighs military options. Vance, Kushner, and Witkoff’s visit in Israel is an attempt to stabilize the truce.

US concerned Netanyahu may abandon Gaza plan

Witkoff recounts personal bond with Hamas terrorist leader

In a 60 Minutes interview, US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner described an emotional moment with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt, as the envoy and terrorist bonded over the loss of their sons.

Witkoff recounts personal bond with Hamas terrorist leader

Likud MK warns: Witkoff is pushing us to the gates of hell

Likud MK Amit Halevi warns that US Envoy Steve Witkoff and his partners are 'pushing us to the gates of hell' with new US-backed ceasefire deal.

Likud MK warns: Witkoff is pushing us to the gates of hell

Kushner and Witkoff:

'The war is over, deal will not be violated'

“60 Minutes” airs full version of its interview with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, in which they recount the diplomacy that ended the Gaza war: “The war is over.”

'The war is over, deal will not be violated'

Witkoff:

'Qatar strike left us feeling betrayed'

In an interview with 60 Minutes, the U.S. envoy described Washington's surprise at the Israeli strike in Qatar

'Qatar strike left us feeling betrayed'

Witkoff to visit Middle East amid Hamas refusal to return bodies

White House envoy Steve Witkoff will visit the Middle East to push Gaza deal progress as tensions rise over Hamas’s refusal to return hostage bodies and efforts begin to stabilize and rebuild post-war Gaza.

Witkoff to visit Middle East amid Hamas refusal to return bodies

Hostage famileis warn

'What we feared is happening, only 4 families are able to bury'

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum sent an urgent letter to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, expressing both profound gratitude and deep alarm that the bodies of 20 hostages remain in captivity.

'What we feared is happening, only 4 families are able to bury'

Report:

US envoys sealed hostage deal in direct meeting with Hamas

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Hamas officials directly to overcome long-standing deadlocks in the negotiations.

US envoys sealed hostage deal in direct meeting with Hamas

Prof. Phyllis Chesler:

Civilization, its discontents--and the Jews

Eros vs Thanatos continues. They are still battling for the survival of the world. Opinion.

Civilization, its discontents--and the Jews

Yair Netanyahu: Protesters are funded by Qatar

Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says protesters who booed during US Envoy Steve Witkoff's speech were funded by Qatar and other foreign agents.

Yair Netanyahu: Protesters are funded by Qatar

Hostages' daughter:

Boos directed at Netanyahu 'horrific and tactless'

Shir Siegel, daughter of freed hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel, slams Saturday night boos directed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during US Envoy Steve Witkoff's speech at Hostages Square.

Boos directed at Netanyahu 'horrific and tactless'

Hostages' Square:

Boos erupt in as Netanyahu credited for hostages’ release

At a moving Tel Aviv event, attendees booed Steve Witkoff for crediting PM Netanyahu for the hostages’ release. Observers called the reaction “leftist and shameful,” and not reflective of the families or the nation.

Boos erupt in as Netanyahu credited for hostages’ release

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Embarrassing boos during Witkoff's speech

US Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks at Hostages Square Rally, but is interrputed and booed when he attempts to thank Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Watch.

Embarrassing boos during Witkoff's speech

Steve Witkoff In Tel Aviv:

'I dreamed of this night for a long time'

Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Ivanka Trump addressed a crowd of thousands this evening at a rally in Tel Aviv.

'I dreamed of this night for a long time'

After finalizing hostage deal:

Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner visit Western Wall

US envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Ivanka Trump visited the Western Wall, praying with Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch for the hostages’ safe return and lasting peace in the region.

Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner visit Western Wall

Ben Gvir to US envoys:

'Would you make a deal with Hitler?'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir clashes with American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during government meeting to approve the agreement with Hamas.

'Would you make a deal with Hitler?'

Pres. Herzog meets Trump envoys Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff

President Isaac Herzog this evening welcomed US President Donald Trump’s special envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.

Pres. Herzog meets Trump envoys Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff

Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner arrive in Egypt

US Special Envoy and President Trump's son-in-law arrive in Sharm el-Sheikh for talks on a ceasefire deal and the release of all of the remaining hostages.

Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner arrive in Egypt

Hostage talks

Reports of positive atmosphere in Egypt negotiations

Envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff joined talks in Egypt with Israeli, Qatari, Turkish, and Hamas representatives amid reports of optimism and progress toward a Gaza ceasefire deal.

Reports of positive atmosphere in Egypt negotiations

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Witkoff, Kushner won't leave Egypt without hostage deal

US officials optimistic about chances for a deal, praise Netanyahu and Israel's military pressure on Hamas as key to recent diplomatic progress.

Witkoff, Kushner won't leave Egypt without hostage deal

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Israel's strike in Doha sowed seeds of Trump's Gaza peace plan

Israeli journalist Barak Ravid reports that Trump advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were horrified by the strike in Qatar, but saw an opportunity that became the 20-point Gaza peace plan.

Israel's strike in Doha sowed seeds of Trump's Gaza peace plan

Witkoff:

'Hamas’s initial response sounds very positive'

Trump’s Middle East envoy expresses optimism that the President’s plan for Gaza can be implemented: I'm very optimistic. I've met people on both sides and this needs to end.

'Hamas’s initial response sounds very positive'

'Gaps have been narrowed'

Netanyahu discusses plan to end war with Trump’s envoys

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrive at Netanyahu’s New York hotel for second round of talks. Israeli official: “There’s a positive atmosphere toward reaching an agreement.” Netanyahu-Trump meeting scheduled for 11:00 a.m. New York time on Monday.

Netanyahu discusses plan to end war with Trump’s envoys

Report: Trump to unveil Gaza ceasefire outline with Arab leaders

President Trump introduced Arab and Muslim leaders to a Gaza ceasefire and post-Hamas governance outline, with reports of initial Arab support, but Hamas yet to respond.

Report: Trump to unveil Gaza ceasefire outline with Arab leaders

Witkoff:

Trump will chair Gaza 'day after' meeting at White House

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says President Trump will chair a major White House meeting on a "comprehensive" Gaza plan, states that Hamas must be excluded from future governance.

Trump will chair Gaza 'day after' meeting at White House

Witkoff:

'Multiple countries in negotiations to join Abraham Accords'

US envoy Steve Witkoff confirms that multiple countries are in negotiations to join the Abraham Accords. Recent reports suggest talks with Azerbaijan and Central Asian allies.

'Multiple countries in negotiations to join Abraham Accords'

Palestinian-American mediator cuts ties with US negotiating team

Dr. Bishara Bahbah, a mediator close to President Trump, says Israel and US left Doha talks too soon, claims gaps with Hamas were bridgeable and will now work independently.

Palestinian-American mediator cuts ties with US negotiating team

US, Israeli officials urge Christian students to defend Israel

At Passages D.C. Experience, Witkoff, Scharf, and Ambassador Leiter call on Christian student leaders to combat antisemitism and false narratives ahead of the school year.

US, Israeli officials urge Christian students to defend Israel

Hamas rejects Witkoff’s claim it is willing to disarm

Hamas issues sharp denial to US envoy Steve Witkoff’s statement that the terror group will disarm under a ceasefire deal, reaffirming commitment to armed resistance.

Hamas rejects Witkoff’s claim it is willing to disarm

Steve Witkoff at Western Wall:

'I pray for the hostages and an end to the war'

During a diplomatic visit to Israel, US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff visited the Western Wall ahead of Tisha B’Av, where he offered a personal prayer, placed a note in the Wall, and voiced support for Israel and the hostages.

'I pray for the hostages and an end to the war'

Amb. Huckabee:

GHF delivers more than a million meals a day, an incredible feat

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Ambassador Mike Huckabee visit Gaza to give President Trump a clear understanding of the humanitarian situation and learn the truth about aid sites.

GHF delivers more than a million meals a day, an incredible feat

White House

Amb. Huckabee, Envoy Witkoff to visit Gaza tomorrow

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the 2 officials will observe the situation on the ground in Gaza and use that experience to develop a new aid distribution mechanism.

Amb. Huckabee, Envoy Witkoff to visit Gaza tomorrow

Amid Gaza crisis

White House envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Israel

White House envoy Steve Witkoff leaves for Israel for talks on the deepening Gaza crisis and stalled ceasefire negotiations. His visit includes meetings with Israeli leaders and a possible trip to Gaza to assess humanitarian conditions firsthand.

White House envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Israel

Steve Witkoff

'US mediators returning home after disappointing Hamas response'

US envoy says Hamas showing 'lack of desire' to reach a ceasefire. 'Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith.'

'US mediators returning home after disappointing Hamas response'

Steve Witkoff to head to Middle East hoping to finalize deal

State Department announces that the US Special Envoy will head to the region and that Israel and Hamas have agreed on a humanitarian corridor in Gaza.

Steve Witkoff to head to Middle East hoping to finalize deal

Netanyahu

'We accepted the Witkoff deal, Hamas rejected it'

PM Netanyahu dismissed accusations that Israel is refusing a hostage deal. 'Hamas wants to stay in Gaza so they can rearm and attack us again and again.'

'We accepted the Witkoff deal, Hamas rejected it'

'The worst of all worlds'

Haim Ramon opposes Witkoff outline

Former Justice Minister urges Netanyahu to demand the release of all hostages in exchange for ending the war.

Haim Ramon opposes Witkoff outline

Report:

Secret US, Israel, Qatar talks could unlock gaza ceasefire deal

US, Israeli, and Qatari officials held secret talks at the White House to resolve key issues in the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, with significant progress made on IDF withdrawal.

Secret US, Israel, Qatar talks could unlock gaza ceasefire deal

Hard truths about Gaza

Why hasn’t the IDF implemented the government’s own official policy, to separate civilians from Hamas terrorists and impose full siege on the areas where Hamas remains? Read on.

Hard truths about Gaza

Witkoff on hostage deal

Gaps have closed, hopeful for agreement by end of week

US Special envoy says the 4 main disagreements on a ceasefire deal with Hamas have been reduced to 1.

Gaps have closed, hopeful for agreement by end of week

Before meeting Trump

Netanyahu meets Rubio and Witkoff

PM Netanyahu meets in Washington with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump's Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff.

Netanyahu meets Rubio and Witkoff

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US-Iran talks to resume next week in Norway

If confirmed, the Oslo meeting would mark the first direct US-Iranian nuclear talks since joint American-Israeli strikes targeted key Iranian nuclear sites.

US-Iran talks to resume next week in Norway

Witkoff predicts significant Abraham Accords expansion

Trump's Middle East envoy estimates "big announcements" coming soon on countries that are joining the Abraham Accords.

Witkoff predicts significant Abraham Accords expansion

Wikoff reveals:

US and Iran restarting nuclear program discussions

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff reveals to Fox News that the US and Iran are in early stages of renewed discussions on Iran's nuclear program, both directly and via intermediaries, despite recent hostilities, says the conversations are "promising".

US and Iran restarting nuclear program discussions

US envoy engages Iran despite strikes, Khamenei remains elusive

CNN reports that US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is engaging Iranian officials for a diplomatic resolution post-nuclear facility strikes, but efforts are hindered by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's hidden status.

US envoy engages Iran despite strikes, Khamenei remains elusive

Report:

Direct US-Iran talks held amid Israel-Iran war

Wartime phone talks between US envoy Witkoff and Iran's Araghchi mark a rare direct diplomatic effort to ease tensions amid Israel's ongoing strikes, Reuters reports.

Direct US-Iran talks held amid Israel-Iran war

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Amid threats to Tehran, Trump considers Iran talks this week

US eyes Iran talks this week as Witkoff and Araghchi may meet amid rising tensions, nuclear concerns, and escalating Israeli-Iranian hostilities

Amid threats to Tehran, Trump considers Iran talks this week

Witkoff to hold new round of talks with Iran amid tensions

The US envoy is expected to arrive in Oman next week to participate in the sixth round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran, even as the US prepapres to evacuate nonessential personal for its Baghdad embassy.

Witkoff to hold new round of talks with Iran amid tensions

Witkoff:

'President Trump could be Israel’s Prime Minister'

US envoy hails Trump as Israel’s staunchest ally, says he embodies unmatched leadership and support for the Jewish people.

'President Trump could be Israel’s Prime Minister'

Witkoff:

'Iran can not achieve its deadly ambitions, no matter the cost'

At United Hatzalah Gala, US envoy Steve Witkoff vows unwavering support for Israel, denounces Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and affirms commitment to bringing hostages home.

'Iran can not achieve its deadly ambitions, no matter the cost'

NBC: Israel prepared to strike Iran without US assistance

Israel completes preparations for potential strike on Iran, US Special envoy Steve Witkoff warns nuclear Iran poses an existential threat to both Israel and the US, urging unified action to stop it - no matter what the cost.

NBC: Israel prepared to strike Iran without US assistance