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U.S. says it pulled Doha negotiating team after latest Hamas response; will consider "alternative options" to free hostages
Summary
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."
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…
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