Steve Witkoff Eyes Middle East Trip Pending Positive Ceasefire Negotiations
US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff indicated he could travel to the region on Sunday if negotiations over the next stage of the Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas proceed successfully, Axios reporter Barak Ravid reported on X on Tuesday. Speaking at an American Jewish Committee event, Witkoff stated that an Israeli delegation is scheduled to travel in the coming days to either Doha or Cairo to negotiate further steps in the ceasefire process, with Qatar and Egypt serving as mediators.
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The three-stage ceasefire, which went into effect on January 19, has seen some progress with the release of several Israeli hostages in Gaza and Palestinian detainees in Israel. However, the negotiations remain delicate, with concerns that if no agreement is reached by Friday, the ceasefire could either collapse or continue in a frozen state, potentially halting the return of hostages and blocking aid into Gaza.
Witkoff had previously postponed a planned trip to the Middle East due to US diplomatic efforts concerning Russia and Ukraine, but now hints at resuming his regional engagement as discussions progress. His potential visit underscores the critical nature of the upcoming talks and the international community’s interest in ensuring that the ceasefire holds.
