Israeli minister to meet with incoming Trump envoy in US: Axios

Axios reported on Wednesday that Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is expected to meet with Trump's incoming US envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff.

The two officials will be discussing efforts to reach a ceasefire deal with Hamas.

Axios further reported that Witkoff is headed to Doha later on Wednesday night, and will be in the Qatari capital as indirect talks between Israel and Hamas continue.

“We’re making a lot of progress, and I don’t want to say too much because I think they’re doing a really good job back in Doha,” Witkoff said on Tuesday during a news conference.