Hamas, Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu
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Hamas, Gaza and Trump
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees the militant Palestinian group Hamas as an "obstacle" to an agreement following the latest setback in indirect negotiations for a ceasefire in the Gaza war.
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.
President Trump’s special envoy said that “we will now consider alternative options to bring the hostages home,” though it was not clear that negotiations had halted.
Talks to end the war in Gaza have collapsed, bringing to an end the longest round of negotiations since the war started in October 2023.
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas persists, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces accusations of extending the war for his political advantage.
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff blames Hamas as Gaza ceasefire talks stall yet again, bringing no hope for starving Palestinian children.