The U.S. is pulling out of talks for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as it believes the militant group isn’t negotiating seriously, special envoy Steve Witkoff said Thursday.

Israel and its U.S. allies are now considering "alternative" options to bring their hostages home from Gaza and end the rule of Hamas in the territory, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday,

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said Palestinian militant group Hamas did not want to make a deal on a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza.