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Trump's envoy travels to Europe to finalize a hostage release deal

Steve Witkoff will meet in Rome with Israeli and Qatari officials

The United States special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is preparing to travel to Europe. He will hold talks with Israeli and Qatari officials with the aim of reaching agreements to secure the release of those kidnapped by Hamas.

This is a new diplomatic push to reach an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages held by the terrorist group Hamas.

Witkoff has a key meeting scheduled this Thursday in Rome with senior representatives from Israel and Qatar, a country that has played a central role as mediator between the parties since the beginning of the conflict.

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Witkoff, Trump's special envoy to the Middle East | La Derecha Diario

His presence has been interpreted as a sign that the talks are at a critical stage.

According to negotiators, Witkoff has made it clear that he would only join the negotiations when the ground is prepared for a formal agreement announcement.

Witkoff's return to the center of negotiations reflects the renewed interest of the U.S. administration in achieving a tangible resolution that would end the war in Gaza, while also allowing for the release of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas.

International pressure has intensified in recent weeks, especially from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, which seek to consolidate a framework that guarantees both Israel's security and sustained humanitarian relief in Gaza.

For now, no official date or final terms of the possible agreement have been confirmed. However, Witkoff's trip to Europe suggests that differences are narrowing, and that direct dialogue with the parties could open a new window of opportunity for peace.

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