Steve Witkoff will visit an aid distribution site in Gaza on Friday, the White House said, as anger toward Israel grows over desperation in the territory.
Global outrage at the Netanyahu government’s actions has grown since the war began, and the suffering of children in the enclave has accelerated the disdain.
In the past week alone, three new countries have said they are ready to bestow recognition on a Palestinian state.
In the past week alone, three new countries have said they are ready to bestow recognition on a Palestinian state.
Canada joins France in making such a declaration, after months of increasing criticism of Israel by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Canada joins France and Britain in taking similar steps, after months of increasing criticism of Israel by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
It will be the first known visit in months for Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s lead on the cease-fire and hostage talks. Since his last trip, conditions in the enclave have worsened.
It will be the first known visit in months for Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s lead on the cease-fire and hostage talks. Since his last trip, conditions in the enclave have worsened.
The Israeli military said it killed at least three Hamas operatives at Al-Baqa Cafe. It also killed a journalist, an artist and two best friends reconciling after a fight.
The announcements reflect deep frustrations with Israel’s conduct in Gaza and in the occupied West Bank, experts say.