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Witkoff prays for hostages, end to Gaza war during Western Wall visit

1 August 2025, 6:21 pm
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US special envoy Steve Witkoff visits the Western Wall on August 1, 2025. (Western Wall Heritage Foundation)
US special envoy Steve Witkoff visits the Western Wall on August 1, 2025. (Western Wall Heritage Foundation)

US special envoy Steve Witkoff visits the Western Wall following his visit to Gaza.

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation that manages the site says Witkoff placed a note in the wall and said that he is praying for the hostages and an end to the war in Gaza.

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