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Trump Credits Envoys for Progress in Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations

Sep 13, 2026 10:45 PM CT Gaza Strip ceasefire,negotiations,US diplomacy,Gaza,Trump

Summary

US President Donald Trump publicly praised envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for their role in Gaza ceasefire negotiations, indicating active US diplomatic engagement in de-escalating the conflict. This development signals potential progress toward a halt in hostilities, which is a key component of the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater involving proxy forces.

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'Not a lot of fighting in Gaza': Trump praises Kushner, Witkoff US president Donald Trump has credited his envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, with “doing a great” job in Gaza ceasefire negotiations.  Asked whether he harboured concerns about the duo’s ability to close the deal, amid re...

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President Trump credited envoys Kushner and Witkoff with successful efforts in Gaza ceasefire negotiations.

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