JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israel and the United States recalled their delegations from Gaza ceasefire talks for consultations on Thursday, with US envoy Steve Witkoff accusing the Palestinian group Hamas of failing to act in good faith in the talks. It marked the latest setback in efforts to secure a deal that would bring a ceasefire to Gaza, secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, and bring respite to Palestinians suffering a sharply worsening humanitarian crisis.

A Government Official Told the Hostages' Families That the Israeli Team's Return Is Meant to Help Bridge the Gaps With Hamas' Proposal. An Israeli Source Told Haaretz Earlier…

The US is looking at ‘alternative options to bring the hostages home’, Witkoff says, with a breakthrough in negotiations remaining elusive.