Trump, Gaza and Mideast

Trump Mideast envoy says he will be in Gaza for ceasefire inspections
U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy said on Wednesday he would be part of a team of "outside overseers" deployed in and along the Gaza Strip to ensure safety following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas militants.
Trump envoy to Mideast: 'The days of blank checks are over'
Witkoff recently received widespread credit for helping to push an Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal over the line ahead of Trump returning to office.
Trump envoy says Gaza ceasefire could pave way for Mideast normalization deal: 'Inflection point'
Trump Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff said he believes the administration has the opportunity to bring "everyone" in the Middle East on board with the idea of normalization.
In an Upended Mideast, Trump Faces a New Divergence With Old Allies
While major ruptures are not expected, Gulf states are urging a tougher stance on Israel and a softening toward Iran, positions that differ greatly from the president-elect’s first term.
Trump's Mideast envoy says he will travel to region for Gaza ceasefire inspections
I'm going to be a part of an inspection team at the Netzarim corridor, and also at the Philadelphia corridor,' Steve Witkoff says - Anadolu Ajansı
Gaza Ceasefire Traps Netanyahu Between Trump and Far-Right Allies
Even before it was signed, the Gaza ceasefire forced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into a tight spot - between a new U.S. president promising peace and far-right allies who want war to resume.
Can the Gaza ceasefire hold long enough for Trump to broker Middle East peace?
Analysts say the fragility of the truce agreement and escalating violence in the West Bank threaten US efforts to normalise Arab-Israel ties.
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Trump considering Mideast visit but ‘not yet,’ again claims credit for hostage deal
We have a thing called "the hostages are coming back" going on right now,' US president tells reporters, as envoy Witkoff ...
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All Eyes in Mideast Focus on President Trump’s Statements and Expected Moves
In reality, though, guessing the president’s policies or his biases or motives is a loser’s game.
Biden says Mideast ceasefire and hostage talks are ‘on the brink’ of ‘finally coming to fruition’
President Joe Biden says the Israel-Hamas hostage and ceasefire talks are on the "brink" of "finally coming to fruition." ...
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Trump's pick for Pentagon Mideast policy chief signals Iran strategy shift
Trump fired his longtime Iran envoy, Brian Hook, and revoked the security clearance of former national security adviser John ...
State Street Turns to ETFs to Boost Ties With Mideast Investors
State Street Corp., which manages $4.7 trillion globally, is looking to launch more exchange traded funds tracking Gulf ...
White House official credits Biden's 'persistence' for Mideast ceasefire deal
White House deputy national security adviser Jon Finer praised President Joe Biden for his effort in securing a ceasefire in ...
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Iran says it hopes Trump will take ‘realistic’ approach, show ‘respect’ to Mideast
Tehran lambasts outgoing Biden administration for supporting Israel and not showing 'seriousness' in reviving nuclear deal ...