US envoy visiting Israel to discuss Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Palestinians walk through buildings that were destroyed by the Israeli air and ground offensive are seen at the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood in Gaza Strip, Jan. 28, 2025. FILE - President Donald Trump listens to Steve Witkoff speak during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Jan. 7, 2025, in Palm Beach, Florida.

U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is expected for talks Wednesday in Israel focused on implementation of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza and negotiations for the next phase of the agreement.