US special envoy visits Gaza food site, ambassador says
Witkoff appeared in a number of photos taken in Gaza and shared by the US Ambassador to "Israel" Mike Huckabee on X, as the pair toured a GHF distribution point.
"This morning I joined... Steve Witkoff for a visit to Gaza to learn the truth about (GHF) aid sites," the diplomat tweeted.
The special envoy arrived in 'Israel' on Thursday as part of a renewed US effort to mediate a ceasefire deal between 'Israel' and Hamas after negotiations broke down last week, and to discuss the situation in Gaza.
This morning I joined @SEPeaceMissions Steve Witkoff for a visit to Gaza to learn the truth about @GHFUpdates aid sites. We received briefings from @IDF and spoke to folks on the ground. GHF delivers more than one million meals a day, an incredible feat! pic.twitter.com/GyVK5cwNgZ
August 1, 2025
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