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Trump tells Israel to ‘finish the job’ against Hamas weeks after suggesting ceasefire deal in sight
By Kevin Liptak
Department Press Briefing – July 24, 2025
Hamas pushes back on Trump and Witkoff's criticisms, demands US pressure Israel
By Rachel Wolf & Yonat Friling
Amid starvation scenes in Gaza, Trump administration hardens tone on Hamas
By Karen DeYoung, Adam Taylor & John Hudson
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Israel and the U.S. Pull Back From Talks With Hamas
By Johnatan Reiss & David E. Sanger
Now or never for Gaza ceasefire
By Felicia Schwartz
Trump hits EU for lack of Gaza aid, says Israel needs to 'make a decision' with Hamas not releasing hostages
By Anders Hagstrom
Ceasefire talks collapse – what does that mean for the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza?
By Ali Mamouri
The people of Gaza are starving and hopes for a temporary ceasefire dashed
By Emily Feng, Megan Lim & Scott Detrow
Hostage Deal Impasse Leaves No Easy Options
By miriam metzinger
Israel Considers ‘Alternative Options’ to Cease-Fire Talks With Hamas
By Alexandra Sharp
Trump wants to play global peacemaker. Derailed Gaza ceasefire shows how daunting that ambition is
By Farnoush Amiri & Michelle L. Price
Israel, US recall teams from Gaza truce talks; violence near aid distribution continues
By Taylor Wilson
Gaza: Is a Ceasefire Possible?
By Annelle R. Sheline, Yousef Munayyer & Yara M. Asi
Trump says Hamas 'didn't want deal' as US and Israel leave Gaza ceasefire talks
By David Gritten & Jaroslav Lukiv
As starvation spreads in Gaza, ceasefire talks stall
By Emily Feng & Michel Martin
The dire state of Gaza negotiations, briefly explained
By Cameron Peters
Trump slams Hamas, backs Israel’s next move
By Alex Traiman & Josh Hasten
Israel believes Hamas is trying to extract every possible advantage, but still open to a deal
By Amichai Stein
Israel says it is considering alternatives to ceasefire talks with Hamas, deepening uncertainty
By Wafaa Shurafa
Steve Witkoff pulls US team out of Gaza ceasefire talks
By James Shotter, Lauren Fedor & Andrew England
Trump says Hamas didn’t want ceasefire deal after US, Israel pull out of negotiations: ‘I think they want to die’
By Grace Gilson
US and Israel consider ‘alternative options’ to Gaza talks as starvation crisis grows
By Nadeen Ebrahim, Christian Edwards & Adrienne Vogt
"Finish the job": Trump says Israel must "get rid" of Hamas after ceasefire talks break down
By Barak Ravid