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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Netanyahu meeting with Trump’s Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff in Washington
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has begun his meeting with the Trump administration’s Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff.
The meeting is being held at the Blair House guest house in Washington, where Netanyahu is staying this week.
Witkoff is accompanied by US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz.
The ongoing ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza is at the top of the agenda.