The U.S. has withdrawn from Doha ceasefire talks after Hamas' response showed a "lack of desire" for an agreement. Israel also pulled negotiators amid escalating demands.

CAIRO (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday his government was considering “alternative options” to ceasefire talks with Hamas after Israel and the U.S. recalled their negotiating teams, throwing the future of the negotiations into further uncertainty.

Special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Europe and possibly Middle East for meetings on issues including the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Hamas issued a scathing statement in which it rejected U.S. criticism of its handling of negotiations aimed at ending the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza.

Hamas "didn't really want to make a deal" on a new Gaza cease-fire and hostage release, Trump said after the U.S. and Israel pulled negotiations from Qatar.

State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott read out Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's statement about the decision to withdraw from Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha, Qatar.

U. S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff called off ceasefire negotiations with Hamas on Thursday, saying the terrorist group was not negotiating in good faith.

If sufficient progress is made, Witkoff will travel from Rome to Doha towards the end of the week to secure a deal, according to reports. US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East,

Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to Gaza ceasefire talks after U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff called its response “selfish.” The group said it has shown flexibility and remains open to further negotiations.