Trump’s special envoy contacts Israel and Qatar on the Gaza Strip

Steve Witkoff, chosen by US President-elect Donald Trump as special envoy for the Middle East, recently held meetings with the prime ministers of Israel and Qatar. The purpose of these contacts was to advance the diplomatic initiative to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of Hamas hostages, before the January 20 inauguration ceremony in Washington. Witkoff’s trip to Qatar and Israel took place in late November, a well-informed source confirmed to the Reuters news agency. The contacts suggest that the emirate of Qatar intends to resume its role as mediator in diplomatic efforts to end the war in Gaza. According to the source cited by Reuters, a Hamas negotiating team is expected to return to Doha for a new round of talks soon. Source: RES
Source: News Beast

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