US cutting short Gaza truce talks as Hamas lacks ‘good faith', Trump envoy Witkoff says
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'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.
'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 US State Department did not immediately respond to messages.
A breakthrough in talks on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has eluded Trump's Republican administration for months as conditions worsen in Gaza.
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The territory recently had its deadliest day yet for aid-seekers in over 21 months of war, with at least 85 Palestinians killed while trying to reach food on Sunday.
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