Hamas rejects US criticism after Gaza ceasefire negotiations collapse
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Hamas rejected criticism from top US officials The ceasefire is in discussion with Israel It broke early in the week.
“We contradict President Trump’s statement and the previously assessed mediators of Hamas’ position and the actual progress in negotiations recognized by mediators, particularly Qatar and Egypt.
Al-Rishq argued that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government was “a true occlusionist of all agreements” and that Israeli officials have accused them of “controlling obstacles, deceiving, and deceiving their commitments.” He then demanded that the US put more pressure on Israel to “be seriously involved in ending the invasion and achieving prisoner exchange contracts.”

Middle Eastern envoy Steve Witcoff’s US envoy will make a speech with President Donald Trump at the Washington, DC Jeanine Pirro, located in Washington, DC’s oval office, on May 28, 2025. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
The Trump administration has spent months trying to end the war between Israel and Hamas, but no solution has been seen.
Hope for a ceasefire in Gaza has become even darker after the US pulled mandate from Qatar. The US special mission to Steve Witkov in the Middle East said in a statement that this was because Hamas’ response to negotiations showed “the lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.”
“Although mediators have put in great effort, Hamas does not seem to be coordinated or acted in good faith. We are now considering alternative options to bring hostages home and create a more stable environment for the people of Gaza,” Witkov said Thursday.
Witkov added that Hamas was a “shame” of acting in such a “selfish way” and that the United States is determined in its efforts to bring permanent peace to the region.

Palestinians walk near the tiled ble of the building on June 6, 2025 during the Eid Al Ada Holiday in Gaza city. (Reuters/Mahmoud Issa)
On the same day, the US announced that negotiators would leave Qatar, Netanyahu’s office said. Israeli team He also retreated, citing Hamas’ response.
president Donald Trump While speaking to press outlets outside the White House on Friday, he expressed his disappointment at Hamas’ handling of negotiations. He speculated that Hamas doesn’t want to make a deal from Gaza because he “knows what will happen after you get the final hostage.”
“Hamas really didn’t want to make a deal. They want to die. It’s very, very, very bad,” Trump said. “That’s become the point where you need to get the job done.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, President Donald Trump hand over folders when held in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, July 7, 2025 (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Qatar and Egypt, which acted as mediators of the discussions, Joint Statement On Friday, it was confirmed that countries will continue to work to secure a ceasefire.
“In cooperation with the United States, the two countries reaffirm their commitment to continuing efforts to reach a comprehensive agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip,” a joint statement between Qatar and Egypt read.
The breakdown of negotiations is a clear setback, but talks are expected to resume next week. According to Reuterscited Alcajera News TV, which belongs to the Egyptian province.
ALEC Schemmel from Fox News Digital contributed to this report.