Scoop: Trump envoy Witkoff travels to Israel to discuss Gaza crisis

White House envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Israel on Wednesday to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, two U.S. officials with direct knowledge tell Axios. Why it matters: This is Witkoff's first trip to Israel in almost six months and it comes amid a stalemate in the Gaza ceasefire and hostage talks and the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza.Witkoff may also travel to Gaza and visit the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid centers, a U.S. official said. What they're saying: "The president wants to know more about what the humanitarian situation in Gaza is in order to know how to get more assistance to civilians in Gaza," one U.S. official said. This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.

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