“We have decided to bring our team home from Doha for consultations after the latest response from Hamas, which clearly shows a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza,” Witkoff announced on X on...

U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said in a statement that this was because Hamas’ response to negotiations showed "a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza."

The food shortage in northern Gaza really is dire this time, which spells opportunity for Hamas.

“While the mediators have made a great effort, Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith,” U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said in a statement via the State Department.