Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Iranian air defenses repel Israeli attack on military site in Shiraz.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Iran reports the activation of air defenses over Kashan.
IRGC: Operation to transport handmade bombs foiled in Gilan, north of Iran.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Iranian police says dismantled "electronic bomb" in west Tehran.
Israeli media: Drone explodes in Route 90 in Arraba after interception attempts failed.
Israeli media: A wave of drones since morning, with 10 drones infiltrating so far.
Israeli media: Drone still flying in Wadi Araba near Ramon Airport, south of Occupied Palestine, efforts to intercept it have failed.
Israeli media: Direct hit from drone on building in Beit She'an.
Israeli media: Sirens blare in Beit She'an in Jordan Valley, amid fears of drone infiltration, explosions heard.
Mansouri: Iran's defensive capabilities far exceeded Israeli entity's expectations.

Trump's special envoy Steven Witkoff engages in Gaza ceasefire talks

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 6 Dec 2024 23:21
3 Min Read

The Financial Times revealed that Witkoff held discussions with the Qatari prime minister last month to address the ongoing war.

Listen
  • x
  • Steve Witkoff speaks before former US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, October 27, 2024, in New York (AP)
    Steve Witkoff speaks before former US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, October 27, 2024, in New York (AP)

Steven Witkoff, appointed by US President-elect Donald Trump as special envoy to the Middle East, has initiated diplomatic discussions aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of Israeli captives, The Financial Times reported on Friday.

Witkoff met with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, a key mediator in negotiations for a ceasefire, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to two sources familiar with the talks.

The Financial Times revealed that Witkoff held discussions with the Qatari prime minister last month to address the ongoing war.

On November 23, Witkoff traveled to occupied Palestine to meet with Netanyahu. This meeting was confirmed by both an Israeli official and a former Trump administration official, as well as a diplomat briefed on the conversation.

Meanwhile, Mossad head David Barnea, "Israel's" chief negotiator, reportedly met with the Qatari prime minister in Vienna on November 24 to further discuss the situation.

According to reports, Witkoff's talks focused on securing a ceasefire and the release of remaining captives before Trump's inauguration.

Related News

From threats to timeout: What is Trump's Iran stance?

Japan cancels US security talks over defense spending demands

According to the FT, a diplomat stated that Witkoff was working to secure a ceasefire before Trump's inauguration, allowing the administration to focus on other priorities, such as regional stabilization, once in office.

President-elect Trump, talking about the captives in Gaza, warned earlier this week that "There will be all hell to pay in the Middle East" unless they were released before his January 20 inauguration.

Read more: Hamas leader responds to Trump's threats: Ask Netanyahu

Trump's 'running things' in US

Despite his inauguration being more than a month away, Trump is already asserting significant influence on US domestic and foreign policies.

NBC News reported on Friday that Trump is "already basically running things, and he's not even president yet," quoting a former senior White House official from Trump's first term.

The report highlighted Trump's active engagement in major issues, including his stance on imposing high tariffs on Mexico and Canada and his firm position on the Gaza hostage crisis.

"His [Trump's] view is that he's not going to follow rules that he thinks are stupid rules," the NBC report cited an unnamed official as saying.

  • United States
  • Palestine
  • ceasefire talks
  • Gaza ceasefire
  • Steven Witkoff
  • Gaza
  • Donald Trump
  • Qatar
War on Gaza

War on Gaza

Most Read

Bin Salman: Islamic world backs Iran in call to Pezeshkian

MBS says Islamic world backs Iran in call with Pezeshkian

  • MENA
  • 15 Jun 2025
Iran launches 9th wave of Op. True Promise 3, destroys IOF air defense

Iran launches 9th wave of Op. True Promise 3, destroys IOF air defense

  • MENA
  • 17 Jun 2025
Rescue team work at the site where a missile launched from Iran struck Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, June 16, 2025 (AP)

Wave 12 of Operation True Promise 3 launched, Sejjil deployed: IRGC

  • Politics
  • 18 Jun 2025
Iran launches missile barrage to Tel Aviv, casualties reported

True Promise 3, wave 14: Tel Aviv targeted, casualties reported

  • Politics
  • 19 Jun 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
A motorcycle is on fire after an Israeli drone strike targeted it in the southern Lebanese village of Baraachit, June 20, 2025 (Social media)
Politics

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon lead to casualty, martyr

An Israeli military vehicle before it was targeted in Operation Breaking the Sword in Gaza, undated (Al-Qassam Brigades Military Media)
Politics

Gaza Resistance pounds invading Israeli forces in joint operations

Israeli occupation forces and emergency teams work next to an unpopulated building after it was hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Haifa, occupied Palestine, Friday, June 20, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Iran bombs Israeli Interior Ministry in tit-for-tat response

A man is evacuated by an Israeli emergency team after a missile from Iran hits in Haifa, Israel, Friday, June 20, 2025 (AP)
Politics

1,217 injured in 'Israel' from Iran retaliation amid rising tensions

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS