Haviv Rettig Gur
Hamas doesn’t want the war to end. It wants a reprieve so it can recover for more war. Hamas does everything it can, murder, theft and neverending intimidation, to disrupt aid distribution. Anyone who talks about famine in Gaza and of Israel’s manifest responsibility to prevent
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff
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. While the mediators have made a great effort, Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith. We will now consider alternative options to bring the hostages home and try to create a more stable environment for the people of Gaza. It is a shame that Hamas has acted in this selfish way. We are resolute in seeking an end to this conflict and a permanent peace in Gaza.