Steve Witkoff
US cancels envoy travel, shifts from talks to pressure as Iran’s divisions deepen - analysis
Meanwhile, Tehran also doesn’t seem to be in a hurry. This comes as the White House has also indicated it is willing to settle in for the long term on the conflict with Iran.
'We have all the cards': Trump cancels US delegation’s trip to Pakistan for Iran negotiations
Trump threatens to bomb Iran if ceasefire breaks down as Vance reportedly en route to Islamabad
Pakistan attempts to persuade Iran to enter talks without preconditions - The New Arab
Phase II runaway train: Gaza peace plan moves ahead, but Israel is being left behind - editorial
Netanyahu and his government should have devised a “day after” proposal that made Israel an integral partner, instead of kowtowing to Trump’s whims and the Board of Peace’s dictates.
Netanyahu convenes cabinet on Rafah crossing as IDF searches for Ran Gvili's remains in Gaza
In recent weeks, Israel has stated that without the return of slain hostage Ran Gvili, the crossing would not be opened to Gazans.
Trump envoys Kushner, Witkoff meet Netanyahu to discuss Gaza, Iran
Senior US officials said ahead of the meeting that Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Israel to meet with Netanyahu in order to review the key issues related to Gaza.
Putin agrees next steps with US envoys but Kremlin says territory is key
Russia, the US, and Ukraine hold security talks in Abu Dhabi, with Moscow stressing the need to resolve territorial issues for lasting peace, despite ongoing military operations.
'We're going to get it solved': Ukraine peace deal within reach, says US envoy Witkoff
"If both sides want to solve this, we're going to get it solved," Witkoff said in Davos. "I think we've made a lot of progress."
As Israel pushes back, Gaza becomes testing ground for emerging post-war governance - analysis
The emergence of a Palestinian technocratic governing committee alongside Trump’s US-backed Board of Peace has triggered sharp Israeli backlash, exposing cabinet rifts and deep unease.
Iran's FM reassured Witkoff on 'canceled' executions, prompting Trump to call off strikes - report
Steve Witkoff, in contact with Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi via text, reportedly "defused the situation" by informing Trump that the Iranian government had canceled planned executions.
Donald Trump sets $1 billion price tag for permanent seats on Gaza Board of Peace - report
Leaders from more than 60 countries have been invited to serve on the Gaza Board of Peace.
Trump’s hesitation on Iran: Why a prompt strike, even if only symbolic, is crucial - opinion
A failure to strike Iran risks empowering the regime and betraying Iranian protesters. President Trump must act decisively now, even if it means a symbolic strike, says Brig. Gen. Nagel.
Trump 'greatly respects' Iran's cancellation of scheduled hangings, gives thanks
Trump and Netanyahu reportedly spoke by phone Thursday evening to discuss the situation in Iran.
