Trump Ends Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Blames Hamas

President Donald Trump blamed Hamas for the collapse of Gaza ceasefire and hostage release negotiations, stating the group was unwilling to make a deal and expressing support for Israel to continue military operations. Trump claimed Hamas fears their fate after releasing the final hostages, suggesting the group 'wants to die.' Both the US and Israel withdrew their negotiating teams from Qatar after Hamas rejected the latest proposal, with US envoy Steve Witkoff accusing Hamas of not negotiating in good faith. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that alternative strategies are being considered to free hostages and end Hamas control in Gaza. Mediators Egypt and Qatar stated the negotiation gaps were bridgeable, though US and Israeli officials expressed greater pessimism. Meanwhile, Hamas accused the US of misrepresenting the talks as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens.