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Why is the US envoy in Israel?

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The US envoy is in Israel to discuss efforts to revive ceasefire talks with Hamas amid mounting international pressure over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and moves by countries to recognize a Palestinian state.

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Trump's envoy meets Netanyahu for Gaza aid, ceasefire push

France 24 · 11 days ago
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France 24
11 days ago
  • US envoy Steve Whitkoff met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem to discuss Gaza.
  • Donald Trump reiterated support for Israel and called for Hamas to surrender and release hostages. 9s
  • Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas broke down, with disagreements over military withdrawal and Hamas governance. 22s
  • International outcry has grown over famine and civilian deaths in Gaza, including a recent incident at an aid distribution point. 45s
  • Israel has implemented daily humanitarian pauses, but UN agencies say these are insufficient as airstrikes continue. 1m 19s
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Trump's envoy meets Netanyahu for Gaza aid, ceasefire push
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France 24
11 days ago
Trump's envoy meets Netanyahu for Gaza aid, ceasefire push

US envoy Steve Whitkoff arrived in Jerusalem to discuss next steps in Gaza, focusing on the humanitarian crisis and stalled ceasefire negotiations.

Trump envoy in Israel as Canada joins call on Palestinian statehood
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CBS News
11 days ago
Trump envoy in Israel as Canada joins call on Palestinian statehood

US Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff is in Israel holding talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu to try to get ceasefire talks back on track.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to travel to Israel
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CNN
12 days ago
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to travel to Israel

Steve Whitkoff's visit comes as the Trump administration is alarmed by the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and growing international pressure for a resolution.

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