Steve Witkoff

Russia, US discuss plan similar to West Bank for post-war Ukraine - report

The plan means that Ukraine’s borders would not change, but Russia would cede control over undisclosed areas.

Ukrainian police officers seen in the frontline town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk, Ukraine, April 12, 2025
THE SANCTIONS imposed on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (right) and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir are galling, and the accusation of ‘settler violence’ is false, the writer argues.

Houthi missile launched toward Israel, Hamas in talks to resume negotiations

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer; illustrative.

Meeting between Dermer, Syrian FM on Druze humanitarian corridor postponed - report

 Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 22, 2025.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer plans political retirement, senior officials say - report


US State Dept. calls for int'l pressure on Hamas to surrender, free hostages

The US State Department called upon all countries to put pressure on Hamas to surrender, disarm, and release all remaining hostages, especially dual Israel-US citizens Itay Chen and Omer Neutra.

Relatives of Gaza hostages, activists, chain themselves in protest over safety concerns of the remaining hostages held in Hamas terror captivity in the Gaza Strip, August 7, 2025.

US amb. Leiter prepares future Christian student leaders for fight against antisemitism

The Passages DC Experience gathered Christian student leaders from across the US and Canada in Washington to learn how to combat antisemitism and advocate for Israel.

Passages presenting Ambassador Leiter an award for his contribution to U.S. – Israel relations.

President Trump to meet with Vladimir Putin next week – NYT

Witkoff held around three hours of talks with Putin in the Kremlin, two days before the expiry of a deadline set by Trump for Russia to agree to peace in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting in Moscow, Russia August 6, 2025.

Russia's Putin meets US envoy Witkoff amid tensions between US, Russia, Interfax says

Trump, who warned that he would impose sanctions on Russia if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine before Friday, had said earlier that Witkoff might be traveling to Moscow this week.

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.

Security cabinet to discuss potential full Gaza takeover

During the meeting, tensions flared between Prime Minister Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir.

 IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen during a military briefing, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30, 2025

Sa'ar calls for hostage release at UN, Netanyahu to discuss full Gaza occupation

Five wanted terrorists captured in West Bank raids • UN to hold emergency session for hostages • Sa'ar pushes against demands that Zamir comply with gov't on Gaza

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks to the media as he arrives at the 5th EU-Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial meeting in Brussels, Belgium, July 14, 2025

Trump says Witkoff may travel to Russia, threatens sanctions if deal not reached

"There'll be sanctions, but they seem to be pretty good at avoiding sanctions," Trump told reporters.

US President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin are seen during the G20 leaders summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 30, 2018; illustrative.

Gaza hostages David, Braslavski suffering from starvation, Sa'ar to discuss footage at UNSC

Activists block Gaza aid • Netanyahu slams terror groups for propaganda videos • Thousands gather in Tel Aviv protesting A-G Baharav-Miara’s possible dismissal

 Newly appointed Israeli minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar attends a replacing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem on November 10, 2024.

WATCH: Brother of Evyatar David appeals to Trump in English to apply 'maximum pressure' on Hamas

Evyatar David appeared in a Hamas video on Saturday, showing signs of starvation and being forced by his captors to dig a grave, which he presumes is his own.

Ilay David speaks at a hostage rally in Hostages Square in Tel Aiv, August 2, 2025.

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.

WATCH: Hamas forces hostage Evyatar David to dig own grave, count days without food

In the video, David can be seen crossing off days on a makeshift calendar hung up on the side of an underground Gaza tunnel. 

Israeli hostage Evyatar David as he appears in a Hamas propaganda video, August 2, 2025.