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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff: We're closer to peace deals than in years

Published January 21, 2026 | Video Starts at 04:34

And he, he is, he was exuberant about joining the Board of Peace. He knows that it's an important endeavor on the President's part. And Prime Minister Netanyahu has been a great partner of our country and President Trump says that all the time. So I think he feels really good about that. There is some friction between Israel and, and Turkey and Qatar. And we're, we're all aware of it. (04:34–04:40)

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Asserts that Prime Minister Netanyahu is considered a great partner by President Trump.

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