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Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Meets Qatari, Israeli Leaders for Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release

Dec 4, 2024, 09:14 PM

Donald Trump's incoming Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, has met with the Prime Ministers of Qatar and Israel in an effort to broker a ceasefire deal in Gaza before Trump's inauguration in January. According to sources briefed on the talks, Qatar has resumed its role as a key mediator in the Gaza conflict, with expectations that the Hamas negotiating team will return to Doha to facilitate further discussions. This diplomatic push also aims to secure the release of hostages.