Witkoff’s trip to Qatar for Gaza truce talks to take place Tuesday — source

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8 July 2025, 2:06 am

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Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff delivers remarks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, May 28, 2025. (Andrew Harnik / Getty Images via AFP)

WASHINGTON — US special envoy Steve Witkoff is slated to depart on Tuesday for Qatar to take part in the ongoing proximity talks between Israel and Hamas, a US official tells The Times of Israel.

The White House earlier announced Witkoff would travel to Doha, but did not say which day he would fly.

Witkoff’s participation in the talks could be an indication that the sides are nearing a critical juncture, as he hasn’t taken part in preliminary rounds in the past.