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Reporters cited assessments and aid agencies describing severe malnutrition. A reporter referenced a claim that \"1 in 4 young children and pregnant women ... are malnourished\" and said many aid organizations and 28 countries had called for lifting restrictions on land crossings and restoring broader humanitarian access. The reporter said much of the GHF distribution is concentrated in southern Gaza and raised concerns that people in northern Gaza cannot reach those sites.

The spokesperson said the U.S. objective is to get aid \"to the people who need it in a way where it is not weaponized by Hamas\" and repeated that this administration supports the GHF. On whether GHF can ensure the most vulnerable receive high-nutrient food, the spokesperson said he would \"take that back\" and supply details later. He likewise said he had no new public assessment to announce on whether current conditions meet technical famine definitions, but that the Department is \"acutely aware of the humanitarian situation on the ground.\"

The briefing included repeated exchanges in which reporters pressed officials on oversight of distribution sites, whether GHF deliveries reach hospitals and malnourished children, and whether alternatives to the GHF — such as direct WFP or World Central Kitchen routes reported by other countries — could be allowed for northern Gaza. The State Department rejected claims at the podium that Israel had \"weaponized aid,\" saying instead that \"the only entity that has been weaponizing aid has been Hamas\" through alleged looting. Officials did not provide detailed public answers about distribution-site oversight during the briefing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Department of State Press Briefing - July 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The State Department defended its support for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and said the U.S. had helped deliver \"close to 90,000,000 meals into Gaza,\" while acknowledging the aid \"is never enough in a war zone.\"","taxTitle","US Department of State","taxId",9719,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6157376,"U.S. says it pulled Doha negotiating team after latest Hamas response; will consider \"alternative options\" to free hostages",243,20505,263630,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5465615-c05cfe5f4c3687823afb204fcab6b94c&start=20&end=263","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5465615-c05cfe5f4c3687823afb204fcab6b94c/thumbnail_20505.jpg","/articles/6157376/US-says-it-pulled-Doha-negotiating-team-after-latest-Hamas-response-will-consider-alternative-options-to-free-hostages","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157376-48a88ae7893ce18da8f739b331565c23/orig.mp4?Expires=1770433334&Signature=l7soe4PQ8shPog8DNjKa2~U0rCeIRgr3bsynR5lKjU8MolrW96UbHQqOAqVtXLxgnMWwZHHZpn4SPt9l46nV4Aqfco9IuRJo9-VRCGCEwQTooRqP3DsTvPbzXccwJc-VEELi7i9JRkAJk22WPeFKTkw-pztJsQwftHYDfzVtnXgL5Wc5DkHc-l6XwRHq6eRLT1RwA34oME3GuXXaYcrREd1Wh4ajqk4JOwdvc~5flLBQZeTMTxK7WIbAqY2-ui5Vr1ptgqqp4PVAb5qJy~Au-N6Odg41yLu7dtYA9lrw5boq6OdA9NiDB2UXU3~8DYMKleFfWkcnIFFrJu7U87RdMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Special envoy Steve Witkoff said the United States has \"decided to bring our team home from Doha for consultations,\" citing \"the latest response from Hamas, which clearly shows a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.\" The State Department spokesperson said the withdrawal reflects concerns about Hamas’s willingness to negotiate, but stressed the U.S. remains committed to securing a ceasefire and the release of hostages.

Why this matters: U.S. participation in Doha-format mediation has been part of international efforts to negotiate pauses in fighting and hostage releases. The withdrawal signals a pause in that particular diplomatic track and leaves public questions about what other measures the U.S. may pursue to secure hostages and reduce violence.

At the briefing, the spokesperson twice declined to describe the unspecified \"alternative options\" Witkoff referenced, saying only that \"the statement speaks for itself\" and that the situation is \"very dynamic.\" When pressed on whether the United States would continue to work with Doha mediators such as Qatar and Egypt, the spokesperson referred reporters back to the special envoy's statement and repeated that the central issue has been \"Hamas's commitment to a ceasefire.\" The spokesperson also said the U.S. and its envoys \"have entered in good faith in trying to reach an end to this conflict.\"

Reporters asked whether the withdrawal meant the U.S. was abandoning the Doha format entirely; the spokesperson declined to confirm any change to the diplomatic approach, saying the statement by Witkoff was the operative announcement. When asked for examples of the \"alternative options,\" the spokesperson said, \"At this point, I have nothing to\" add.

The briefing also included repeated assertions from the spokesperson that Hamas had broken prior ceasefires and \"does not appear to be coordinated nor acting in good faith.\" The State Department declined to provide private diplomatic details about its conversations with Hamas or other parties. The briefing offered no new public timeline for renewed talks or disclosures of specific contingency measures for securing the hostages.","Special envoy Steve Witkoff announced the U.S. brought its Doha team home for consultations, saying Hamas’s latest response showed a lack of willingness to reach a ceasefire; State Department reiterated U.S. commitment to a ceasefire while calling Hamas the central obstacle and declined to specify the \"alternative options.\"",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6157361,"State Department says it has raised death of U.S. citizen Hassan Suraya with Syria and called for immediate investigation",71,395410,466633,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5465615-c05cfe5f4c3687823afb204fcab6b94c&start=395&end=466","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5465615-c05cfe5f4c3687823afb204fcab6b94c/thumbnail_395410.jpg","/articles/6157361/State-Department-says-it-has-raised-death-of-US-citizen-Hassan-Suraya-with-Syria-and-called-for-immediate-investigation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157361-4cfe519def66c1481ebfa2903824e028/orig.mp4?Expires=1770433334&Signature=TF22DlJ7HNaZ0BEtsP3jPhx66oh0TaU7YOKVDBf5wcNIMhJCSDDs1I29u8wfzZISQ~CfRHTDGYiI9a8~zro2Sl1Z4YIrPMstC1jQ2ub1IQf9zkQpUjbI9uEsUiYgTls~~revnMV4ImKsfT1fhSRIlNsNtgFF1tMYCkBt-ixEwE39I-Xoy5Jiv8TBU4EwMEV~3cQA-YTwucy~Lme9ae963YjUv6bCGPWz4jYJw64PWHGoz9H6TYuLpJuzk0aTre1MRBaa0Cen0kczA88eexjo7NhZ40XFo1UE2FLvj51sbq3~12Y2zhb9Ns1CKDJ~YYNmOb0tJAlDEPfpAlKu9mPd7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The State Department spokesperson said officials \"have had direct discussions with the Syrian government on this issue and have called for an immediate investigation into the matter\" after questions about the death of a U.S. citizen identified in the briefing as Hassan Suraya. The spokesperson said, \"I have nothing to confirm on this front\" regarding the circumstances of the death, and added that \"Hosam and his family deserve justice, and those responsible for this atrocity must be held accountable.\"

Reporters asked for further details; the Department said it had pressed Syrian authorities for information but provided no forensic or investigative findings at the briefing. Officials did not identify next steps or provide a timeline for the requested investigation.

Separately, the briefing included broader questions about Syria policy and potential changes to sanctions; the spokesperson reiterated the administration's public posture that Syrian authorities must take steps to lead to stability and that earlier announcements on sanctions relief were part of a broader policy framework.","The State Department said it has had direct discussions with Syrian authorities and has called for an immediate investigation into the death of a U.S. citizen identified as Hassan Suraya; officials said they had no new public confirmation on circumstances of death.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6157366,"State Department: PEPFAR will continue as administration outlines longer-term shift in aid approach",90,620655,711180,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5465615-c05cfe5f4c3687823afb204fcab6b94c&start=620&end=711","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5465615-c05cfe5f4c3687823afb204fcab6b94c/thumbnail_620655.jpg","/articles/6157366/State-Department-PEPFAR-will-continue-as-administration-outlines-longer-term-shift-in-aid-approach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157366-8ef7e0aaf34fbda985df2d6b2368da5c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770433334&Signature=LTQxNujRXvznyyVwMi80L-pMJ7O9FSfrDrTb2-6yPecbF5hIvMhFH04NsBpDkoP8x3hfeRnbcZn78GHk1It1KuaNUCO-WGi4ZPPijC0USu6tUzAr7UUYu0hmPjSnN9m56fiYiAjX8emLRXSZaq66T0FgBn-raMlA~sfdEdCc2EVUmBAYzbXBYTK-EGsSpg0cTmXtKQh5XKme1ddpTRc4AllmmGDk6mOiJ9NP9CkvX7QtcuMDAZtw4HqGa5V7iXWQVBeuCsjD~eGmQXYFlfSYnC~IksOr7zhy4V5v73ZC2I3GIKPtx5ZC4kRYQWjOPIDwYYczZChz9w7pJFYH7iluWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The State Department spokesperson said \"PEPFAR is an important and life-saving program that will continue,\" attributing the comment to Secretary Rubio's statements. The spokesperson described a broader administration vision for foreign assistance that emphasizes treating recipient communities as \"allies and partners, not those that are dependent on this aid,\" and working toward longer-term local ownership of services.

Reporters asked whether PEPFAR would continue in conflict zones until local institutions could take over; the spokesperson reiterated that PEPFAR \"will continue\" and said the longer-term objective is to support local institutions where possible but provided no timeline for any transition of programs. The briefing referenced congressional action the prior week that sustained PEPFAR funding, but the spokesperson did not provide new budget figures or contract-level details at the podium.

The Department framed the approach as consistent with broader administration priorities to advance U.S. safety, strength and prosperity. Officials said they would provide further details as policies are developed but did not announce programmatic changes during the briefing.","Spokesperson said PEPFAR remains \"an important and life-saving program\" and will continue; the administration also described a broader aid vision that emphasizes local ownership and partner capacity over long-term dependency.","actionData","errors"]

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State Department defends Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and 90 million meals; reporters and aid groups say hunger persists

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State Department says it has raised death of U.S. citizen Hassan Suraya with Syria and called for immediate investigation

State Department: PEPFAR will continue as administration outlines longer-term shift in aid approach