Hamas « didn’t really want to make a deal » on a new Gaza cease-fire and hostage release, Trump said after the U.S. and Israel pulled negotiations from Qatar.
July 25 Hamas « didn’t really want to make a deal » on a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, President Donald Trump said after the United States and Israel pulled negotiating teams from Doha, Qatar.
U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said Thursday that Hamas « showed a lack of desire » on the latest proposal.
There was initial optimism about the talks, but on Thursday, Israel said it was recalling its negotiators, so the United States did the same.
A senior Israeli official told CNN that talks have « not at all » collapsed, and there is still a chance for the negotiations to resume if Hamas changes its demand for the number of prisoners to be released.
« While the mediators have made a great effort, Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith », Witkoff said in a statement announcing the withdrawal of negotiators.
