US Mideast envoy said to visit Gaza ahead of meetings with Israeli officals

29 January 2025, 2:31 pm

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US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff visited the Gaza Strip this morning, according to Hebrew media reports, ahead of meetings with officials in Israel scheduled for this afternoon.

The Kan broadcaster airs footage of his convoy leaving the Strip.

The US envoy is in the region for discussions on the second of three stages in a Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal that came into effect last week. Witkoff has asserted his commitment to reaching the second phase amid concerns that Israel will resume fighting after the first stage is over.

Seven hostages have been freed as part of the current deal, which mandates the release of 33 so-called “humanitarian hostages” held by terrorists in Gaza during its first 42-day phase, with fighting stopped in the Strip.