The United States and Israel have pulled their negotiating teams from ceasefire talks in Qatar, citing what they describe as Hamas's lack of good faith and unwillingness to reach a deal.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff announced the withdrawal, stating that Hamas's latest response showed no real desire to end the conflict or secure a hostage release. Mediators from Qatar and Egypt had been working for weeks to broker a truce, but progress stalled over key issues such as control of aid and the terms of a ceasefire. The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with thousands of aid trucks unable to enter the territory.
The US says it is now considering 'alternative options' as diplomatic efforts face a major setback.
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