Who is Steve Witkoff? Trump's Middle East envoy is a real estate mogul and old friend

Steve Witkoff, a New York real estate mogul and U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, has been involved in negotiations for both the Israel-Hamas war and the Russian-Ukraine war. He played a key role in brokering the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and recently traveled to Russia to secure the release of an American teacher from a Russian prison. Witkoff, known for his can-do attitude, has made his fortune in real estate and remains chairman of the Witkoff Group. Forbes estimated his wealth at $1 billion in 2024.

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