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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Steve Witkoff as his West Asia Envoy, tasking him with the pivotal goal of initiating a ceasefire in Gaza. Witkoff’s initial diplomatic efforts included meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in late November. These discussions are a continuation of Qatar's longstanding involvement in mediating talks in the region.