David Satterfield appointed as Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues

Former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, David Satterfield, has been appointed as the U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues. In this role, Satterfield will focus on ensuring life-saving assistance reaches vulnerable people throughout the Middle East. His appointment comes as Israel prepares for a ground invasion into Gaza following a surprise attack on its southern border by Hamas militants. Satterfield's diplomatic experience and expertise in navigating challenging conflicts will be instrumental in addressing humanitarian issues in the region, including providing urgent assistance to the Palestinian people in coordination with the U.N., Egypt, Jordan, Israel, and other stakeholders.