“We have decided to bring our team home from Doha for consultations after the latest response from Hamas, which clearly shows a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza,” Witkoff announced on X on...

U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said in a statement that this was because Hamas’ response to negotiations showed "a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza."

The food shortage in northern Gaza really is dire this time, which spells opportunity for Hamas.

The talks have been bogged down over competing demands for ending the war.