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Vance credits the success of this initiative to the President’s nontraditional diplomatic style, which diverges from conventional diplomatic paths. Behind the scenes, figures like Secretary Rubio, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff, empowered by the President, played pivotal roles in bringing Gulf Arab states and Israel to the negotiating table. Witkoff, in particular, faced criticism from the press initially but proved instrumental with his fresh perspective and energy, breaking the deadlock of past failed attempts.