Witkoff: Visited Gaza to verify Israel's compliance of ceasefire agreement

US special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, on Saturday said he visited Gaza alongside Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, “to verify Israel’s compliance with Phase I of the [Gaza ceasefire] agreement”.

Witkoff, in a statement, said that he was also accompanied by CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper.

“We received detailed briefings on security, humanitarian aid, and deconfliction efforts,” he said. “With continued commitment, peace remains within reach.”