The Tortoise Podcast

Trump's Dealmaker: Steve Witkoff and Gaza

Trump's Dealmaker: Steve Witkoff and Gaza

The Tortoise Podcast


Published: 4 March 2025 at 06:00 Europe/London

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A week before President Trump's inauguration, a real estate mogul flew to Jerusalem to meet Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Within days, a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was agreed. What happened that weekend and how influential was the businessman in the diplomatic negotiations?


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