US envoy says withdrawing from Gaza talks over 'selfish' Hamas position

US envoy Steve Witkoff announced Thursday the recall of his team from Doha for consultations, citing Hamas’s response to ceasefire proposals as evidence of the group’s alleged unwillingness to reach an agreement on Gaza.

“We’ve decided to bring our team back from Doha for consultations following Hamas’s response, which clearly shows a lack of desire to reach a deal,” Witkoff said.

He criticized the Palestinian group for being “disorganized” and not acting in good faith, despite extensive mediation efforts.

“It’s unfortunate that Hamas is behaving so selfishly. They seem uncoordinated and unwilling to demonstrate good intentions, even with the tremendous efforts made by the mediators,” Witkoff stated.

He added that the US would now study alternative options to secure the return of Israeli captives and work toward establishing a more stable environment for Gaza’s residents.