Steve Witkoff

US amb. Leiter prepares future Christian student leaders for fight against antisemitism

The Passages DC Experience gathered Christian student leaders from across the US and Canada in Washington to learn how to combat antisemitism and advocate for Israel.

Passages presenting Ambassador Leiter an award for his contribution to U.S. – Israel relations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting in Moscow, Russia August 6, 2025.

President Trump to meet with Vladimir Putin next week – NYT

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for Jeanine Pirro as interim US Attorney for the District of Columbia at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 28, 2025.

Russia's Putin meets US envoy Witkoff amid tensions between US, Russia, Interfax says

 IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen during a military briefing, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30, 2025

Security cabinet to discuss potential full Gaza takeover


Sa'ar calls for hostage release at UN, Netanyahu to discuss full Gaza occupation

Five wanted terrorists captured in West Bank raids • UN to hold emergency session for hostages • Sa'ar pushes against demands that Zamir comply with gov't on Gaza

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks to the media as he arrives at the 5th EU-Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial meeting in Brussels, Belgium, July 14, 2025

Trump says Witkoff may travel to Russia, threatens sanctions if deal not reached

"There'll be sanctions, but they seem to be pretty good at avoiding sanctions," Trump told reporters.

US President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin are seen during the G20 leaders summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 30, 2018; illustrative.

Gaza hostages David, Braslavski suffering from starvation, Sa'ar to discuss footage at UNSC

Activists block Gaza aid • Netanyahu slams terror groups for propaganda videos • Thousands gather in Tel Aviv protesting A-G Baharav-Miara’s possible dismissal

 Newly appointed Israeli minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar attends a replacing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem on November 10, 2024.

WATCH: Brother of Evyatar David appeals to Trump in English to apply 'maximum pressure' on Hamas

Evyatar David appeared in a Hamas video on Saturday, showing signs of starvation and being forced by his captors to dig a grave, which he presumes is his own.

Ilay David speaks at a hostage rally in Hostages Square in Tel Aiv, August 2, 2025.

Witkoff's Western Wall note: 'I pray for the hostages, end of the war'

Witkoff's visit to Israel included a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as a visit to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in the Gaza Strip. 

US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff visits the Western Wall, Jerusalem, July, 31, 2025.

WATCH: Hamas forces hostage Evyatar David to dig own grave, count days without food

In the video, David can be seen crossing off days on a makeshift calendar hung up on the side of an underground Gaza tunnel. 

Israeli hostage Evyatar David as he appears in a Hamas propaganda video, August 2, 2025.

Witkoff: GHF visit to allow Trump to craft a food, aid delivery plan to the people of Gaza

The visit follows Witkoff's arrival in Israel on Thursday and meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as ceasefire negotiations with Hamas have stalled. 

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff visit the US-launched Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's aid site in Rafah, southern Gaza, August 1, 2025.

Tune into today's top stories: Canada recognizes Palestinian statehood, Witkoff in Israel

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WATCH: US, Israel have new understanding for hostage talks as they reach impasse

Witkoff, who is also likely to visit aid sites across Gaza, traveled to the Middle East as ceasefire and hostage deal talks between Israel and Hamas have stalled.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Israel, July 31, 2025

Israel rejects Hamas's demand to release living terrorists in exchange for hostage bodies

Hamas has informed mediators that it will not enter negotiations with Israel until the humanitarian situation in Gaza improves, according to two sources who spoke with The Jerusalem Post.

 HAMAS TERRORISTS keep guard on the day Hamas handed over deceased hostages, in Khan Yunis, Feb. 20, 2025.

Behind the curtain: Iran's unseen influence on Gaza talks - analysis

The ceasefire deal that was thought to be imminent following the IDF's success in Iran has collapsed. Instead of giving Hamas the green light to deal, it seems that Tehran sent word to double down.

Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.