Steve Witkoff

His official title is United States special envoy to the Middle East and special envoy for Peace Missions, but de facto, he is Trump’s representative for international issues, wherever it may be.

A source told N12 that the US wants to restart negotiations between Israel and Hamas, and believes that they can begin within the next two weeks.

Qatar's prime minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani told the White House that Doha views the Israeli attack as an "act of betrayal" by Washington, Axios reported.

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Baskin maintains contact with senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad, with whom he negotiated while aiding negotiations for the release of Gilad Shalit in 2011.  

The family cited his frequent blinking in the Hamas video he is featured in as evidence of severe difficulty focusing and maintaining his vision for extended periods. 

Israel strikes Gaza City • IDF troops kill suspected terrorist who threw a 'suspicious object' at West Bank checkpoint • Security forces arrest 70 suspected terrorists in West Bank in week-long op

Mayor Eric Adams reportedly met with Trump allies in Florida as behind-the-scenes discussions raise questions about his political future in New York.

The current efforts are focused on finding an efficient mechanism for talks and solutions to bridge the gaps between the sides.

The Mossad was reportedly tasked with figuring out which countries would be willing to accept the evacuated Palestinians, so that future diplomatic avenues could be explored.

Putin said he is open to meeting Zelensky in Moscow, while Ukraine denounced the offer as unacceptable.