As Trump envoy pushes Gaza ceasefire, Persian Gulf states eye postwar role
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Steve Witkoff, President Trump's Middle East envoy, is visiting Israel and Gaza to leverage the ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. His mission aims at establishing a broader Middle East agreement that encompasses Gaza's reconstruction and normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Despite his diplomatic efforts, he faces regional skepticism regarding the U.S. approach to the ongoing Palestinian crisis, especially following controversial remarks from Trump about displacing Gazans, which drew criticism from neighboring countries, signaling complexities in diplomatic relations.
Witkoff's visit underscores U.S. efforts to push for a broad Middle East agreement that includes Gaza reconstruction and Israel-Saudi normalization.
A two-state solution remains the focal point for resolving the Palestinian issue, with Qatar emphasizing collaboration with the U.S. administration.
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