Trump sent a representative to the Middle East to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza before the inauguration, reports Reuters

Steve Witkoff, whom Trump appointed as the US special envoy to the Middle East, visited Qatar and Israel to launch the new US president's diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages before he takes office on January 20, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. about the progress of negotiations.

Steve Witkoff, who will officially take over under the Trump administration, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in late November.

“Witkoff's conversations appear aimed at extending the Biden administration's failed diplomacy with Qatar and Egypt aimed at securing a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages,” the agency said.

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