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US confirms UN ambassador will visit Israel and Jordan as Trump seeks to advance his Gaza plan
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The US envoy to the United Nations confirms he will visit Israel in the coming days as part of a trip to the Middle East.
A statement from Ambassador Mike Waltz’s office says he will travel to Jordan and Israel between December 6 to December 10, during which he will stress “the United States’ commitment to advancing regional stability, implementing President Trump’s 20-Point Plan for Gaza, and supporting the objectives of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, which establishes the way forward for the region.”
In Israel, Waltz will hold talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog “to advance US-Israel cooperation at the United Nations and discuss shared priorities for regional security and humanitarian aid,” according to the statement.
His itinerary in Israel also includes visits to the Kerem Shalom Crossing with Gaza and the Coordination and Monitoring Mechanism for Gaza in Kiryat Gat.
In Jordan, Waltz is scheduled to meet with King Abdullah II and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, with the US statement citing the monarchy’s “critical role in facilitating humanitarian aid to Gaza.”
“Ambassador Waltz will also engage with humanitarian organizations to assess ongoing efforts to deliver life-saving assistance to those in need,” the statement adds.
The Times of Israel Community.