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US pulls team from ceasefire talks in Qatar after Israel does the same, claiming Hamas is acting in bad faith
The U.S. has withdrawn from Doha ceasefire talks after Hamas' response showed a "lack of desire" for an agreement. Israel ...
Israel says it is considering alternatives to ceasefire talks with Hamas, deepening uncertainty
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday his government was considering “alternative options” to ...
Envoy Steve Witkoff expected to travel to Europe to press for ceasefire and peace deal in Gaza
Special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Europe and possibly Middle East for meetings on issues including the ...
Hamas pushes back on Trump and Witkoff's criticisms, demands US pressure Israel
Hamas issued a scathing statement in which it rejected U.S. criticism of its handling of negotiations aimed at ending the ...
Trump: Hamas didn't want to make deal on cease-fire, hostage exchange
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 ...
US envoy Witkoff to meet Israeli, Qatari officials in Rome for hostage deal talks
If sufficient progress is made, Witkoff will travel from Rome to Doha towards the end of the week to secure a deal, according ...
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Witkoff plans to visit the Mideast in push for Gaza ceasefire, State Department spokesperson says
President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, planned to head to the Middle East as the U.S. tries once again to ...
United States, Israel recall negotiators in Gaza hostage talks
The United States has recalled its negotiators in Gaza hostage talks after the latest response from Hamas "clearly shows a ...