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Steve Witkoff: from property developer to global spotlight as Trump’s tough-talking troubleshooter

His friendship with the president dates back to a late-night encounter in a deli. Now he is a loyal envoy brokering the Gaza ceasefire and peace talks on Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

As Sudan’s RSF surrounds Darfur’s el-Fasher, ethnic killings feared

The Rapid Support Forces are waging all-out war to conquer the state capital and cement control over all of Darfur.

Al Jazeera

Trump Envoy Praises Gaza Ceasefire Deal At Rally

Steve Witkoff praises Gaza ceasefire deal at rally, highlighting release of hostages. Trump and Biden teams collaborate for Middle East diplomacy.

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Biden Administration Optimistic About Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Progress

Brett McGurk expresses optimism about progress in Israel-Hamas hostage deal under Biden administration and highlights successful collaboration between admi...

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Who is Steve Witkoff, Trump’s man at the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks?

The real estate magnate and Trump golf partner is said to have played a key role in the deal.

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu says ‘if we must return to fighting, we will do that’ – as it happened

Prime minister says US has promised Israel will have the weaponry it needs to return to military campaign if necessary. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - US

Behind The Gaza Deal: A US Odd Couple And Last-minute Snags

The Israel-Hamas deal was made possible by 18-hour days and a "remarkable" partnership between Joe Biden and Donald Trump's Mideast envoys -- but even then it seemed it might come apart at the last minute.

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Biden pointedly notes that he ‘introduced’ Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal after Trump claims credit

The deal was reached after negotiations involving representatives of both the Biden and incoming Trump administrations

The Independent UK

Progress made in talks for a ceasefire, says Hamas, as White House presses for deal – as it happened

Group tells Reuters that there has been progress over core issues with US hopeful for agreement this week

The Guardian - UK

Biden speaks with Israel’s Netanyahu, urges ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza

Call comes as Israel keeps up its siege on north Gaza, with at least 5,000 killed and missing in 100 days.

Al Jazeera

Steve Witkoff Collaborates With Biden Team On Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Steve Witkoff leads peace talks between Israel and Hamas, aiming for a ceasefire before inauguration. Urgency in securing hostage release emphasized.

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UAE Promises Not To Arm Sudan Paramilitaries, US Lawmakers Say

The United Arab Emirates, under fire in Washington, has promised the United States not to arm paramilitaries in Sudan's brutal civil war, US lawmakers said Thursday.

International Business Times

Trump's Envoy Works On Ceasefire Deal In Middle East

Steve Witkoff, Trump's envoy, engages in high-level talks in Israel and Qatar for Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal.

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White House Envoy In Saudi Arabia For Ceasefire Negotiations

White House envoy Brett McGurk in Saudi Arabia for potential Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire talks, emphasizing U.S. commitment to regional peace.

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The Guardian - AU

US says Lebanon ceasefire talks making ‘good progress’ – as it happened

US secretary of state and defence secretary express hope of ceasefire in near future as Hamas rules out short-term truce for Gaza

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Lebanon's PM Optimistic For Potential Hezbollah-Israel Ceasefire

Caretaker PM Mikati hopeful for Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire after talks with US envoy. Hochstein and McGurk to discuss regional issues in Israel.

The Independent UK

A new push to wind down the Middle East wars faces familiar challenges

The United States and other mediators are ramping up efforts to halt the wars in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip

Al Jazeera

Is Biden administration seeking de-escalation – or driving Middle East war?

As Washington calls for a regional ceasefire, it continues to provide political and military support for Israel.

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The Independent UK

How Joe Biden helped fuel a Middle Eastern war and ‘collapse American credibility’

President said he wanted to avoid a regional war in the Middle East, but his unconditional support for Israel has allowed it to happen, Richard Hall writes.

The Guardian - UK

At least 37 killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanon says

Women and children confirmed among dead, as US and UN officials warn against further escalation

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US And Qatar Discuss Cease-Fire And Hostage Deal

Brett McGurk engages in discussions with Qatari leaders in Doha on Israel-Hamas cease-fire and Iran-U.S. nuclear negotiations.

The Independent UK

Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli forces kill 9 Palestinians in occupied West Bank, officials say

Palestinian health officials say Israeli forces killed nine Palestinians in two raids in the occupied West Bank, as the military appeared to launch operations in several cities at once

The Guardian - AU

Israel-Gaza war: Hamas accuses Israel of ‘stalling’ over ceasefire negotiations – as it happened

Group says that mediators have not provided any updates over negotiations about a deal to end the war

Axios

What scares Dems: Biden at age 86 in the White House

If the three years of the presidency took this much of a toll, what will Biden look, act, sound and feel like after five more years, at 86?

Axios

Scoop: CIA director, Biden adviser head to Mideast to push for hostage/ceasefire deal

It's part of a full-court press by the Biden administration to get a breakthrough.

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