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| Anger in Israel at US special envoy Steve Witkoff |
| 2026-01-25 |
| [IsraelNationalNews] Officials in Jerusalem have expressed anger toward US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who is pressuring Israel to open the Rafah crossing before the return of the final hostage, Ran Gvili. An Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity, sharply criticized Witkoff in a conversation with Ynet: "Witkoff pushed to bring our major rival, Turkey, to the border. The clock is ticking backward toward a confrontation with Turkey, which would pose a real danger to our security." Kan 11 News reported that Israeli officials were caught off guard by the announcement regarding the opening of the Rafah crossing and intend to demand explanations from envoys Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The Security Cabinet is scheduled to convene on Sunday, where it is expected to approve the crossing's opening and discuss recent developments in Iran. The visit by Witkoff and Kushner - who landed in Israel on Saturday - was not planned in advance. It was arranged at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the announcement of the crossing's opening as part of President Trump's launch of the "Board of Peace." Related: Steve Witkoff 01/24/2026 Rafah crossing reopening was ‘imposed’ on Israel by Gaza mediators — officials Steve Witkoff 01/24/2026 CENTCOM chief reportedly to visit Israel on Saturday amid US military buildup in Mideast Steve Witkoff 01/24/2026 Negotiations in Abu Dhabi. January 23, 2026. |
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