Steve Witkoff

Putin orders three-day pause in strikes on Kyiv as US envoys Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Moscow

US President Donald Trump suggested on Friday that the US had a fresh concrete proposal aimed at ending the war, which is now in its fifth year.

(Illustrative) Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev, US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner attend a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, December 2, 2025.
Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev, US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner attend a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, December 2, 2025.

Witkoff, Kushner heading abroad to discuss Ukraine peace, Trump says

Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev, US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner attend a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, December 2, 2025.

TASS says Trump envoys to visit Russia and Ukraine at weekend, Kremlin declines comment

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff delivers a press conference upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine, during the so-called 'Coalition of the Willing' summit, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, January 6, 2026; illustrative.

Steve Witkoff's grandson born on 15th anniversary of son Andrew's death


'Hero of Kibbutz Alumim': Israel reacts to news of final hostage Ran Gvili's return

Leaders across Israel paid tribute as the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili were brought home, closing the chapter of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

Itzik Gvili, father of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, places his hands on the coffin containing his son's remains, January 26, 2026.

Phase II runaway train: Gaza peace plan moves ahead, but Israel is being left behind - editorial

Netanyahu and his government should have devised a “day after” proposal that made Israel an integral partner, instead of kowtowing to Trump’s whims and the Board of Peace’s dictates.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts at a joint press conference with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (not pictured) at the Prime Minister's Office, during Rubio's visit, in Jerusalem, September 15, 2025

Netanyahu convenes cabinet on Rafah crossing as IDF searches for Ran Gvili's remains in Gaza

In recent weeks, Israel has stated that without the return of slain hostage Ran Gvili, the crossing would not be opened to Gazans.

Trucks carrying humanitarian aid line up near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt, August 13, 2025.

Trump envoys Kushner, Witkoff meet Netanyahu to discuss Gaza, Iran

Senior US officials said ahead of the meeting that Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Israel to meet with Netanyahu in order to review the key issues related to Gaza.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrive before President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are slated to speak at the White House in September 2025.

Putin agrees next steps with US envoys but Kremlin says territory is key

Russia, the US, and Ukraine hold security talks in Abu Dhabi, with Moscow stressing the need to resolve territorial issues for lasting peace, despite ongoing military operations.

(From L-R) Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner and Josh Gruenbaum, Commissioner of the US Federal Acquisition Service, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 22, 2026.

'We're going to get it solved': Ukraine peace deal within reach, says US envoy Witkoff

"If both sides want to solve this, we're going to get it solved," Witkoff said in Davos. "I think we've made a lot of progress."

US special envoy Steve Witkoff (L) and US President's son-in-law and businessman Jared Kushner arrive at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026.

As Israel pushes back, Gaza becomes testing ground for emerging post-war governance - analysis

The emergence of a Palestinian technocratic governing committee alongside Trump’s US-backed Board of Peace has triggered sharp Israeli backlash, exposing cabinet rifts and deep unease.

Palestinians stand near the rubble in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, January 17, 2026

Iran's FM reassured Witkoff on 'canceled' executions, prompting Trump to call off strikes - report

Steve Witkoff, in contact with Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi via text, reportedly "defused the situation" by informing Trump that the Iranian government had canceled planned executions.

Steve Witkoff stands onstage with US President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon, Georgia, US, November 3, 2024

Donald Trump sets $1 billion price tag for permanent seats on Gaza Board of Peace - report

Leaders from more than 60 countries have been invited to serve on the Gaza Board of Peace.

Palestinians walk along a street flooded by rainwater in the city of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on January 13, 2026.

Trump’s hesitation on Iran: Why a prompt strike, even if only symbolic, is crucial - opinion

A failure to strike Iran risks empowering the regime and betraying Iranian protesters. President Trump must act decisively now, even if it means a symbolic strike, says Brig. Gen. Nagel.

People walk next to an anti-US mural on a street as protests erupt over the collapse of the currency's value in Tehran, Iran, January 2, 2026.