Steve Witkoff

Trump says Hamas was 'big factor' in return of hostages, 'looks like Hamas will disarm'

Earlier in the day, the IDF conducted a precise strike against a Hamas terrorist planning an "imminent terror attack" in the southern Gaza Strip.

US President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 14, 2026
Members of the National Guard walk near the White House on the National Mall, in Washington, DC, US, August 21, 2025

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US President Trump meets with Russian President Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing titled "U.S. Policy Towards Venezuela", on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, January 28, 2026.

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Hamas agreed to deal after being convinced that hostages are a 'burden' to keep, US official says

“Within about two weeks, the first command post will be established in the Strip, with 200 American troops assisting in its construction,” the official said.

Palestinians celebrate, after US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire, in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip October 9, 2025

Witkoff family threatens ‘NYT’ with defamation suit

The Witkoff family and Witkoff Group threatened the New York Times with a defamation lawsuit last Thursday over an article that claimed Qatar had curried favor with the family.

 US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, May 28, 2025

Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Israel on Thursday night

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will arrive in Israel Thursday night after helping mediate Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks in Egypt.

Jared Kushner (L) and White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (R) arrive to attend a joint press conference held by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in the State Dining Room at the White House, September 29, 2025.

Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Sharm el-Sheikh to join negotiations

US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Sharm el-Sheikh as Israel, Hamas, and mediators discuss a potential ceasefire and hostage deal.

: Businessman and former Senior Advisor to the President Doanld Trump Jared Kushner (L) and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff chat on the tarmac on before First lady Melania Trump and U.S. President Donald Trump on July 13, 2025 in Teterboro, New Jersey.

Witkoff, negotiators en route to Cairo as Hamas sends delegation for Gaza deal talks - report

Hostage and ceasefire deal negotiations are expected to begin on Sunday, with both sides reportedly preparing withdrawal maps.

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff talks to hostage family members on August 2, 2025.

Trump calls on Hamas to accept 'extremely fair deal', says it is Netanyahu's 'crowning achievement'

No PA involvement in Gaza after Hamas, Trump, Netanyahu say • Trump releases 21-point plan • Trump sais that under his plan, Arab and Muslim countries would demilitarize Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu give thumbs-up at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 29, 2025.

US envoy Witkoff confident of 'some sort of breakthrough' on Gaza in coming days

Witkoff said President Donald Trump's 21-point peace plan had been presented to some leaders on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff talks to hostage family members on August 2, 2025.

No. 2: Steve Witkoff: Donald Trump's envoy of peace

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.

Steve Witkoff

Dermer, Witkoff meet in London to discuss hostage talks, Qatar tensions - N12

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.

 Hostage negotiators (L) Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and (R) Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer.

'Find some other partners': Qatar reviewing security pact with US after Israeli attack - report

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.

 US President Donald Trump and Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar, May 14, 2025.