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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Joseph Gedeon in Washington

US and Israel ditch ceasefire talks as Trump envoy points finger at Hamas

a young girl walking by a destroyed building
Displaced Palestinians receive hot meals distributed by aid organizations in Rimal neighbourhood of Gaza City, Gaza, on Thursday. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

The US is withdrawing its negotiating team from Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar after Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, pointed the finger at Hamas for a “lack of desire to reach a ceasefire”.

“While the mediators have made a great effort, Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith,” Witkoff said on Thursday. “We will now consider alternative options to bring the hostages home and try to create a more stable environment for the people of Gaza.”

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