By Isabella Torregiani
4:56pm PDT, Jul 25, 2025
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President
Donald Trump's administration has announced an end to ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. Special Envoy
Steve Witkoff cited the militant group's lack of cooperation, stating that Hamas is not "acting in good faith" during negotiations.
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Steve Witkoff recently traveled to Europe to gather more information about the ongoing situation in Gaza and the possibility of reviving a ceasefire agreement. However, upon his return, he expressed disappointment, stating that Hamas remains resistant to the efforts. "Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith," Witkoff said. "We will now consider alternative options to bring the hostages home and try to create a more stable environment for the people of Gaza."
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The breakdown of talks comes after Steve Witkoff's efforts to revive a ceasefire deal that initially collapsed in March. Since then, Israel has reportedly maintained a near-total siege on Gaza, with the United Nations warning that nearly one in three people in the area are going days without food. Some observers believe Witkoff's latest remarks may be a negotiation tactic. "It is a shame that Hamas has acted in this selfish way," he said. "We are resolute in seeking an end to this conflict and a permanent peace in Gaza."
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Earlier this month, President Donald Trump and Steve Witkoff had expressed cautious optimism about progress in the ceasefire process. However, analysts have long doubted that the negotiations would lead to a resolution anytime soon.
Jonathan Panikoff, a former senior U.S. intelligence official, claimed that these talks often ebb and flow. "The decision by the U.S. to walk away reflects genuine frustration and perhaps some hope that only a sincere willingness to do so will convince Hamas to reconsider its intransigence," Panikoff claimed to
Politico.
