US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to visit Cairo for hostage deal-ceasefire talks - report

Witkoff's visit comes amid positive indications that there will be "notable progress in negotiations with a relative change in the tone of statements issued by Israel."

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, May 28, 2025

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, May 28, 2025

(photo credit: REUTERS/LEAH MILLIS)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

JUNE 28, 2025 13:21

Updated: JUNE 28, 2025 17:13

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