US negotiators cut short Gaza ceasefire talks, accusing Hamas of lacking ‘good faith’, Euronews

President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Thursday that the US is cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks and bringing home its negotiating team from Qatar for consultations after the latest response from Hamas “shows a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.”

“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, Euronews reports.

“We will now consider alternative options to bring the hostages home and try to create a more stable environment for the people of Gaza.”

It was unclear what “alternative options” the US was considering. The White House had no immediate comment, and the State Department did not immediately respond to messages.

Witkoff said the US is “resolute” in seeking an end to the conflict in Gaza and said it was “a shame that Hamas has acted in this selfish way.”

Earlier on Thursday, Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu’s office recalled his country’s negotiating team back to Israel in light of Hamas’ response.