U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet with Israeli and Qatari officials in Rome as part of ongoing efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza. The State Department has confirmed that Witkoff will also visit the Middle East, expressing hopes for a breakthrough in discussions on a hostage deal. His travel itinerary includes stops in Europe and possibly Doha, highlighting the urgency of these diplomatic efforts amid escalating tensions in the region.