I t was 1986: Greed was good and the hours were punishing. Still, even round-the-clock dealmakers had to eat. That is how Donald Trump happened upon Steve Witkoff at a deli counter in midtown Manhattan at 3am. One was a son of Queens, the other of the Bronx. Both were hungry. Mr Witkoff paid.

Zamir tours Gaza on first official day as IDF chief • Trump threatens Hamas to release hostages as deal talks advance • IDF continues op. in West Bank

President Donald Trump met with hostages freed from Hamas captivity in the Oval Office as his administration works to free the remaining 59 hostages still held in Gaza, including Edan Alexander.

It was yesterday revealed that the United States has held talks with the militant group - which is proscribed by the US and UK - breaking a longstanding position to not negotiate with terrorists.

Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, may travel to the region on Sunday if indirect talks between Israel and Hamas on a second phase of a ceasefire deal show

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President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said that direct U.S. discussions with Hamas militants were in recent days and the message to the Palestinian militant group was that the United States wants to get hostages home.

Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, says a summit will soon be held with real estate developers and planners from the region to discuss the administration’s controversial plan for the future of Gaza.

Trump warned Hamas 'it is OVER for you' if it doesn't release the remaining hostages. The US is also talking directly to Hamas. What's next after the ultimatum?

Netanyahu said that during his recent visit to Washington, he expressed that Trump is "the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House," and that "President Trump shows that friendship each and every day.