The Latest Breaking News from Steve Witkoff

Israelis applauded US President Donald Trump, and some booed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner addressed a weekly rally in Tel Aviv that many hoped would be the last.

Donald Trump says he has directed the defence secretary to release funds on 15 October. Key US politics stories from 11 October at a glance

Israel broke one ceasefire. Trump told the mediators he wouldn't let it happen this time.

Palestinian prisoners and detainees will be freed once the Israeli hostages have crossed the border, most likely on Monday morning

For much of the past year, The New York Times has returned repeatedly to the Witkoff family, often portraying their ventures through a political lens. The latest article, published on September 15, featured Zach Witkoff and his company, World Liberty Financial, in a story about alleged political favoritism in the…

The hostages are to be freed by Monday.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and top international diplomats are gathering in Paris to coordinate international backing for Washington’s plan on Gaza, as parallel ceasefire talks continue in Egypt.

US president optimistic after US, Qatari and Turkish officials join third day of indirect Israel-Hamas talks in Egypt

Trump and his team are pushing hard for both Israel and Hamas to conclude their negotiations within days and reach a deal.