As the U.S. enters a new administration under President Trump, Qatar’s role as a trusted security partner remains as strong as ever.

Trump's Middle East envoy epitomises the president-elect's disdain for policy wonks and international relations experts

Steven Witkoff, who played an important role in brokering the truce between Israel and Hamas, also met with Israel’s prime minister and visited Saudi Arabia.

The real estate magnate-turned-diplomat reflects on his son’s death as he prepares for his first trip to Israel as Trump's envoy.

Steve Witkoff is set to meet with Netanyahu in Israel and visit Gaza as the US and Qatar prepare for the next phase of the ceasefire

Steve Witkoff, a member of the Donald Trump administration’s transition team, in an interview with NBC News regarding the recent conditions in Gaza, mentioned Indonesia as one of the countries being considered by the Donald Trump administration to accept the relocation of Gazans during the reconstruction period.

Wealthy Arab nations consider bankrolling Gaza’s reconstruction, but they want assurances Palestinians will lead in the postwar period.

After 14 months of talks, Trump’s threats and his special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, played a major role in helping Biden officials reach the finish line.

Steve Witkoff helped negotiate the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. His visit to Gaza on Wednesday was the first by a senior U.S. official in more than a decade.

Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire agreement just days ahead of Trump taking office. The conflict had raged in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, in the wake of a Hamas raid on Israel that saw it seize roughly 250 hostages and kill more than 1,200 civilians.

The long trek home by Palestinians comes as mediators helped end twin crises over ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon.