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Hamas didn’t want to make Gaza ceasefire deal: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday accused the Palestinian group Hamas of not wanting to agree to a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, casting doubt on the prospects of current negotiations.

Reuters WORLD
Published July 25,2025
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said the Palestinian resistance group Hamas did not want to make a deal on a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza.

Trump made the comments to reporters at the White House one day after his Middle East peace envoy, Steve Witkoff, said the Trump administration had decided to bring its negotiating team home for consultations following Hamas' latest proposal.