Witkov: We have decided to withdraw our delegation from the Gaza ceasefire negotiations for consultations after Hamas's response.

US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said Thursday that the United States has decided to withdraw its team from the ceasefire negotiations in Doha for consultations.

In a post on his X account, Witkov added that the move came after Hamas's latest response to the mediators' amended ceasefire proposal.

He considered the movement's response "clearly demonstrates a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza," noting that his country would consider alternative options for returning the hostages to their homes and attempting to create a more stable environment for the people of Gaza.

He continued, "Despite the great efforts made by the mediators, Hamas does not appear to be coordinating or acting in good faith."