The US recalls the negotiation team from Doha. In Doha, discussions are taking place about a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and the latest response from Hamas states that “it clearly shows the lack of desire to reach a ceasefire.”
Instead, the US will “consider alternative options to take hostages home and create a more stable environment for the people of Gaza,” Witkoff said.
Public responses from major US negotiators make the future of diplomatic efforts questionable. That contrasts with optimism hints about the prospect of reaching a deal expressed by the source, even after Hamas’ latest proposal.
“The mediators have put in great effort, but Hamas appears to have not been coordinated or acted in good faith,” Witkov, who traveled to Italy for consultations on a temporary armistice.
Israel also recalled a negotiation team from Qatar’s capital following Hamas’ response, but Israeli sources said it was not a sign of a crisis in consultations.
Instead, the team was called back because they had to make decisions regarding the status of negotiations that could not be done remotely, sources told CNN.
