Trump’s Lead Envoy for Middle East Jason Greenblatt to Leave White House

Trump’s Lead Envoy for Middle East Jason Greenblatt to Leave White House
US President's peace process envoy Jason Greenblatt (L) meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the President's office in the West Bank city of Ramallah on March 14, 2017. AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed
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Jason Greenblatt, the president’s special envoy for international negotiations and an architect of the Middle East peace plan is stepping down from his role in the White House, President Donald Trump announced on Sept. 5.

“After almost 3 years in my Administration, Jason Greenblatt will be leaving to pursue work in the private sector. Jason has been a loyal and great friend and fantastic lawyer,” Trump wrote. “His dedication to Israel and to seeking peace between Israel and the Palestinians won’t be forgotten. He will be missed. Thank you Jason!”