24.07.2025 23:15
The United States has decided to recall its delegation in Doha, Qatar, due to Hamas's reluctance to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza. The Israeli government also announced that it is recalling its negotiation team for consultations, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated, "We will not accept Hamas imposing its own conditions."
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US Special Representative Steve Witkoff announced that they have decided to recall their delegations in Doha for consultations due to Hamas's reluctance to agree to the deal.
Negotiations between Hamas and Israel for a prisoner exchange and a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip have stalled.
US: WE ARE RECALLING THE DELEGATION
US Special Representative Steve Witkoff stated that they have decided to recall their delegations in Doha for consultations, claiming that Hamas has been reluctant to agree to the deal.
Witkoff emphasized that they are determined to end the conflict and bring lasting peace to Gaza while considering other options to bring back the prisoners.
ISRAELI DELEGATION HAS TAKEN THE SAME STEP
The Israeli administration also announced that it has recalled the negotiation team conducting indirect talks with Hamas for a prisoner exchange and a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip "for consultations."
A written statement from the Israeli Prime Minister's Office thanked the US, Qatar, and Egypt for their support in mediation efforts, stating, "In light of Hamas's response to the proposal, it has been decided to recall the negotiation team in Doha to engage in further consultations with Israel."
NETANYAHU'S STATEMENT
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a press release, "We will not accept Hamas imposing its own conditions."
WHAT HAPPENED?
Hamas announced that it has conveyed its response to the draft presented by mediators regarding a prisoner exchange with Israel and a ceasefire in Gaza.
The Israeli Prime Minister's Office stated in a written announcement this morning that Hamas's response has reached Tel Aviv through mediators and is being evaluated.
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