{"id":122793,"date":"2025-07-26T17:00:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T15:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reunion68.se\/?p=122793"},"modified":"2025-07-25T08:43:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T06:43:37","slug":"26-00-109","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reunion68.se\/?p=122793","title":{"rendered":"US, Israel Recall Negotiators From Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Witkoff Says \u2018Selfish\u2019 Hamas Not Showing Good Faith"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"<\/a>US, Israel Recall Negotiators From Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Witkoff Says \u2018Selfish\u2019 Hamas Not Showing Good Faith<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n

Corey Walker<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Explosions send smoke into the air in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, July 17, 2025. Photo: REUTERS\/Amir Cohen<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Israel and the United States both recalled their negotiators from Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar on Thursday, with\u00a0US envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff<\/a>\u00a0saying that Hamas has not been acting in good faith and \u201cclearly shows a lack of desire\u201d to reach a deal despite weeks of mediated discussions with the Palestinian terrorist group.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhile the mediators have made a great effort, Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith,\u201d Witkoff posted on X\/Twitter. \u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Witkoff\u2019s statement came as Israeli officials also confirmed pulling its negotiating team from Doha for consultations, accusing Hamas of altering the terms of a potential ceasefire agreement just as talks appeared to be gaining momentum. The announcement also came amid mounting international concern over deteriorating conditions in Gaza, where the UN and multiple aid agencies have warned of a worsening hunger crisis. However, negotiations have stalled over what Israeli officials described as Hamas\u2019s new and unrealistic demands concerning prisoner releases and terms for a permanent ceasefire.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn light of the response conveyed by Hamas this morning, it has been decided to return the negotiating team for additional consultations in Israel,\u201d Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\u2019s office said in a statement. \u201cWe appreciate the efforts by the mediators, Qatar and Egypt, and the efforts of envoy Witkoff, to achieve a breakthrough in the negotiations.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Hamas has demanded that Israel release 200 Palestinian terrorists serving life sentences for killing Israelis and another 2,000 Palestinians who were detained in Gaza following the\u00a0Oct. 7, 2023, invasion of and massacre across southern Israel<\/a>, according to Axios reporter Barak Ravid. In exchange, Hamas would turn over 10 living hostages to Israel.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Ravid and Israeli journalist Amit Segal, Hamas specifically requested the release of 20 murderers for each living hostage, in addition to the 2,000 detainees.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hamas\u2019s new demands were part of its response following an earlier ceasefire proposal, accepted by Israel, which included the release of 125 Palestinians serving life sentences and 1,200 Palestinians arrested by the Israeli military in Gaza after Oct. 7.<\/span><\/p>\n

The terrorist group, which has ruled Gaza for nearly two decades, also reportedly demanded that Israeli forces withdraw to smaller areas of territory in the enclave than previously discussed as part of the ceasefire and that UN agencies and international organizations should provide aid to the war-torn area rather than the\u00a0US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation<\/a>. In addition, Hamas demanded guarantees that Israel would not resume fighting after the 60-day ceasefire, a condition the Jewish state has opposed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hamas is still holding 50 hostages, including 49 of the 251 abducted by Hamas-led Palestinian terrorists during the Oct. 7 atrocities that started the ongoing war. The terrorist group has repeatedly insisted that any ceasefire must lead to a permanent end to the war and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Israel has said all hostages must be freed and Hamas can\u2019t retain control of neighboring Gaza when the fighting stops.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a statement, Hamas said it was \u201csurprised\u201d by Witkoff\u2019s comments regarding its approach to the ceasefire talks.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are surprised by the negative statements made by US envoy Steve Witkoff regarding the movement\u2019s position at a time when the mediators welcomed and expressed their satisfaction with [our] constructive and positive stance that opens the door to reaching a comprehensive agreement,\u201d the Islamist group said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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