Gaza, Hamas and Trump
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US President Donald Trump has withdrawn from ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, urging Israel to escalate its military offensive in Gaza. Just weeks after expressing optimism about a peace deal, Trump now blames Hamas for acting in bad faith.
The United States is recalling its negotiating team from Doha, where talks on a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza have been taking place, with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff saying the latest response from Hamas “clearly shows a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire.”
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says the air drops "might help" but notes that the "most vulnerable" in Gaza would still struggle to access essential supplies.
The U.S. has withdrawn from Doha ceasefire talks after Hamas' response showed a "lack of desire" for an agreement.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.
Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as a moral crisis that challenges the global conscience. Follow for live updates.
Israel says foreign nations will be able to air drop supplies into Gaza as international pressure mounts in the face of widespread starvation.