Trump Son Proposes to Girlfriend in Jerusalem

Alex Witkoff, son of Steve Witkoff, President to the Middle East, proposed to his girlfriend Batya on Friday against the backdrop of the Old City in Jerusalem. Romantic photos of the proposal, which took place on a balcony overlooking the Western Wall and Temple Mount, were shared on Instagram. Among those congratulating the couple were hostage survivors Noa Argamani and Omer Sham Tov.

While his father, Steve Witkoff, engages in sensitive diplomatic negotiations in the Middle East, his son Alex chose Jerusalem for a significant personal milestone. The couple posted images of the event, featuring Alex Witkoff on one knee amidst white roses and candles, and another of them kissing with the Dome of the Rock visible in the background.

Steve Witkoff, a prominent Jewish American businessman and real estate developer, is a close associate of former President Donald Trump and serves as his special envoy. He has been actively involved in negotiations for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, alongside Jared Kushner.

Alex Witkoff is also involved in business and pro-Israel activities. He is the CEO of the family's real estate firm, Witkoff Group, serves on the national board of United Hatzalah in the US, and was appointed to the board of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum by Trump in May 2025. The Witkoff family is known for its strong ties to Israel and the Jewish community, adding special significance to Alex's choice of Jerusalem for his proposal.

The couple has not yet announced a wedding date. The proposal marks a joyous personal occasion for the Witkoff family, occurring while Steve Witkoff continues his diplomatic efforts in the region.