Sharm-El Sheikh, Oct. 8 -- US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff and White House advisor Jared Kushner, son-in-law to President Donald Trump, arrived in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, to take part in negotiations aimed at advancing Trump's 20-point plan to free hostages and end the war in Gaza.
Their arrival marks a significant escalation in Washington's direct involvement in the talks.
The two US officials joined a roster of high-level individuals which includes Hamas leaders Taher al-Nunu and Khalil al-Hayya, Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister and Netanyahu confidant Ron Dermer, Turkish spymaster Ibrahim Kalin, and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, as per Times of Israel.
The mediations are also join...