According to the British "Middle East Eye" news network, Iran's Michael News Agency and other foreign media reports, after successfully contributing to the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, U.S. Envoy for the Middle East is expected to withdraw from the Trump administration and re-focus its business affairs.

The Times of Israel also reported at the end of September that Witkov might resign at the end of this year. The report quoted a U.S. official as saying that "people in his office are already taking the next step" and that the envoy would "gracefully withdraw" if the Gaza ceasefire is implemented.

British media said that Witkov's withdrawal raised doubts about the follow-up execution of Trump's "20-point plan". The plan covers the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip and the disarmament of Hamas. Although Trump said that he would set up a "peace committee" to supervise Gaza (ceasefire agreement), diplomats from the United States and Arab countries doubted whether it would actively participate, especially in getting Israel to abide by the ceasefire agreement.

It is reported that during the Sharm el-Sheikh summit, Witkov had indicated that he would participate in the follow-up work. "The moment we signed the agreement, Jared kushner and I had already started the implementation of the agreement," Witkoff said. "This may be one of the most important stages".

The report also said that Witkov, who has no professional diplomatic experience, has entered the diplomatic arena thanks to his friendship with Trump since the 1980s. Forbes estimates that his net worth is about US$2 billion. In November last year, Trump announced the appointment of Witkov as his U.S. special envoy for the Middle East after taking office.

The White House has not responded positively to Witkov¡¯s departure.