Steve Witkoff, President-elect Donald Trump’s envoy to the Middle East, warned that it will not be ‘a pretty day’ if hostages in Gaza are not released before Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Speaking at a bitcoin conference in Abu Dhabi, Witkoff echoed Trump’s earlier statements, urging for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. He underscored the urgency of the situation as the elected president has suggested serious repercussions if hostages remain captive at the time of his oath.