NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons reports on U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s growing stature in the Trump administration as the U.S. engages in diplomatic talks around the world.

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

The threat of joint US-Israeli military action against Hamas is on the table if the terrorist organization refuses to free all remaining hostages held captive in Gaza — with President Trump saying “somebody” will have to match Hamas’ ruthlessness.

Pointing out the intensive efforts of U.S. envoy Steve Witcoff to secure a Gaza ceasefire, an Israeli official told i24NEWS on Saturday that it remained to be seen whether the shuttle diplomacy will bear fruit.

Trump’s ultimatum came after we didn’t like what we heard from Hamas in direct talks appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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?

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.

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said on Thursday he is in discussions with Ukraine for a peace agreement framework to end hostilities with Russia and that a meeting is planned next week with the Ukrainians in Saudi Arabia.

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.

The following is the transcript of an interview with Steve Witkoff, President Trump's Middle East special envoy, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 23, 2025.

US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff appears to walk back the Trump administration’s opposition to the Arab plan for the post-war management of Gaza. Shortly after the plan was presented by Egypt on Tuesday,

The United States has confirmed talks with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia next week aimed at establishing a peace framework leading to an end to the three-year-long Ukraine-Russia war.