Trump blindly trusts this man, he played a role in the ceasefire deal
Donald Trump News / Trump blindly trusts this man, he played a role in the ceasefire deal
Donald Trump News - Trump blindly trusts this man, he played a role in the ceasefire deal
Donald Trump News: The long-running conflict between Israel and Hamas has finally ended with a ceasefire agreement. This agreement has put an end to the war going on in Gaza for the last 15 months. Special envoy Steve Witkoff, who is considered very close to the newly elected US President Donald Trump, played an important role in this historic agreement.Steve Witkoff: Journey from businessman to diplomatSteve Witkoff is an American lawyer, real estate investor and founder of the Witkoff Group. In Trump's first term, he was a member of the Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups, which was created to deal with the economic crisis from COVID-19. In November 2024, President Trump appointed him as Special Envoy for the Middle East.As Special Envoy, Witkoff helped shape this deal with his business acumen and ability to make quick decisions. His efforts were appreciated not only by the Trump administration, but the Biden administration also partnered with him.Witkoff's active role in the agreementSteve Witkoff's activeness in this agreement was remarkable. During the last 96 hours, he continuously mediated in the talks between Israel and Hamas. His meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proved decisive in finalizing this deal.Regarding Witkoff's diplomatic skills, an official said, "Witkoff is not a diplomat. He is a businessman and wants a direct solution. This style of his helped in moving the agreement forward rapidly."Praise from Donald TrumpDonald Trump praised Witkoff and his national security team for this historic agreement. Trump wrote on social media, "With this agreement, we will ensure that Gaza never again becomes a safe haven for terrorists."Humanitarian crisis during the warThis conflict started with Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. 1,200 people died in the attack and 250 were taken hostage. In response, Israel heavily bombed Gaza, killing more than 46,000 Palestinians. 90% of Gaza's population was displaced and a serious humanitarian crisis arose in the area.Ceasefire and humanitarian aidUnder the agreement, both sides have agreed to release hostages and deliver humanitarian aid. Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Sani announced that the agreement will come into force from Sunday. This deal can prove to be a new chapter for the restoration of peace and reconstruction in the region.The way forwardWhile this agreement has put a stop to the violence that has been going on for 15 months, the challenges of lasting peace and reconstruction in Gaza still remain. The international community will now have to ensure that this chain of conflict does not break again.With this ceasefire, it remains to be seen what further steps are taken to bring stability in the region. The activism of leaders like Steve Witkoff can give a new direction to peace efforts in the future.