A Times Investigation Into Trump, UAE and 2 Giant Deals: 5 Takeaways
A $2 billion crypto deal and an agreement to sell valuable chips to the United Arab Emirates were intertwined in ways that have not been previously reported.
A $2 billion crypto deal and an agreement to sell valuable chips to the United Arab Emirates were intertwined in ways that have not been previously reported.
It was unclear whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel was on board with the terms, which came as Qatar and Egypt were intensifying mediation efforts.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation will soon operate 16 distribution sites instead of four, said Mike Huckabee, the United States ambassador to Israel.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation will soon operate 16 distribution sites instead of four, said Mike Huckabee, the United States ambassador to Israel.
Mr. Huckabee, a Baptist minister, is the first evangelical to serve as American ambassador to Israel. Christian conservatives and the Netanyahu government are pleased.
Steve Witkoff is set to visit the enclave on Friday amid growing pressure on Israel to ease the hunger crisis. Hamas said the trip would be a “propaganda show.”
Steve Witkoff went to the Palestinian enclave amid growing pressure on Israel to ease a deepening hunger crisis there. Hamas derided the visit as a “propaganda show.”
Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s Middle East envoy, is expected to visit an aid-distribution site in the enclave, with international pressure to agree on a new cease-fire growing.
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.
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.