U.S. Envoy Witkoff confirms big meeting to discuss post-war Gaza plan | Trump’s ownership plan on agenda?

Donald Trump is set to chair a high-level White House meeting on August 27 to discuss a post-war plan for Gaza. Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy for peace missions, made the revelation in an interview with Fox News. This marks the first public acknowledgment of a U.S. blueprint for Gaza’s future. The disclosure follows Trump’s earlier controversial remarks in February suggesting U.S. control of Gaza after the displacement of Palestinians that drew sharp condemnation from Arab leaders. Ahead of the meeting, Witkoff said Washington’s official stance is to oppose partial hostage deals and stressed that Hamas must have no role in Gaza’s governance going forward. His comments came as Hamas rejected disarmament and an all-at-once hostage release, while offering only a phased deal for the remaining captives.