Hamas said it was surprised by remarks from U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff suggesting the group lacked a desire to reach a cease-fire in Gaza.

Hamas said it was surprised by remarks from U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff suggesting the group lacked a desire to reach a cease-fire in Gaza.

Every effort must be made to safeguard innocent life and end the suffering and starvation of the people of Gaza, the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement…

Senior Hamas official Izzat al-Rashq criticized recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump and special envoy Steve Witkoff, saying their statements do not reflect the…