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What is Steve Witkoff known for?

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Steve Witkoff is known for his work in real estate as an attorney, investor, and developer. He founded the Witkoff Group in 1997, which buys, finances, and constructs buildings. In 2025 he became U.S. special envoy to the Middle East under Pres. Donald Trump, focusing on ending the Israel-Hamas War. Witkoff was also involved in other negotiations, including talks for a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine War.