Steve Witkoff

Witkoff's Western Wall note: 'I pray for the hostages, end of the war'

Witkoff's visit to Israel included a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as a visit to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in the Gaza Strip. 

US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff visits the Western Wall, Jerusalem, July, 31, 2025.
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff visit the US-launched Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's aid site in Rafah, southern Gaza, August 1, 2025.

Witkoff: GHF visit to allow Trump to craft a food, aid delivery plan to the people of Gaza

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US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Israel, July 31, 2025

WATCH: US, Israel have new understanding for hostage talks as they reach impasse


Israel rejects Hamas's demand to release living terrorists in exchange for hostage bodies

Hamas has informed mediators that it will not enter negotiations with Israel until the humanitarian situation in Gaza improves, according to two sources who spoke with The Jerusalem Post.

 HAMAS TERRORISTS keep guard on the day Hamas handed over deceased hostages, in Khan Yunis, Feb. 20, 2025.

Behind the curtain: Iran's unseen influence on Gaza talks - analysis

The ceasefire deal that was thought to be imminent following the IDF's success in Iran has collapsed. Instead of giving Hamas the green light to deal, it seems that Tehran sent word to double down.

Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Witkoff heads to Israel in effort to advance hostage deal, survey Gaza aid, source tells 'Post'

Witkoff's first trip to Israel in nearly six months comes as the international community pushes for more humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks during a dinner with US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Blue Room of the White House, July 7, 2025

Netanyahu: 'We are considering alternative options to bring the hostages home'

Trump argued that "Hamas didn’t want to make a deal" in a statement to the press at the White House.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage at the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, June 20, 2025.

Hamas 'surprised' by Witkoff remarks, says it is keen to continue ceasefire talks

The movement affirms its keenness to continue negotiations and engage in them in a manner that helps overcome obstacles and leads to a permanent ceasefire agreement," Hamas said.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for Jeanine Pirro as interim US Attorney for the District of Columbia at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 28, 2025.

US envoy Witkoff to meet Israeli, Qatari officials in Rome for hostage deal talks

If sufficient progress is made, Witkoff will travel from Rome to Doha towards the end of the week to secure a deal, according to reports.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff with hostage posters seen behind him (Illustrative).

Hamas claims group submitted ceasefire response, anti-Druze, antisemitic hate speech online rises

Canada calls for immediate UN-aid resumption • Rubio discusses Syrian ceasefire, Gaza Strip, West Bank security situation with Jordanian counterpart

Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Israel to take 'kinetic action' on Hamas if Gaza hostages not freed, Boehler tells CNN

Israel has "a new sense of ability to get something done," following the successful airstrike campaign against Iran, Boehler told CNN's Jake Tapper.

 Adam Boehler speaks at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference, May 20, 2025

IDF confirms false identification following sirens, two IDF soldiers severely wounded in Gaza

Hezbollah chief says group won't relinquish arms to Israel • IDF strikes 90 targets in Gaza Strip• Israeli-Druze group crosses border into Syria

 IDF soldiers operate in Gaza's Beit Hanun, July 2025; illustrative.

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Netanyahu confirms Israeli strike on Gaza church, US 'did not support' Israel's actions in Syria

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