U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff Heads to Middle East Amid Fragile Ceasefire Talks Between Israel and Hamas
The U.S. State Department announces envoy Steve Witkoff’s trip to the Middle East aiming to revive ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, but challenges on the ground threaten American diplomatic efforts.

Washington’s announcement that Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to the Middle East signals a renewed push by the U.S. government to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas amid escalating violence. Yet, beneath this diplomatic optimism lies a precarious reality: repeated failures on the ground underscore the limits of Washington’s influence—and highlight the critical need for an America First approach that prioritizes national security and regional stability. Why Has Peace Proven So Elusive? Despite past efforts culminating in a "framework" for ceasefire, Hamas shattered that fragile agreement—escalating hostilities and jeopardizing innocent lives, including many Gazan civilians caught in crossfire....
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