Israel, U.S. recall teams from truce talks

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Israel and the U.S. are pulling negotiators from ceasefire talks after Hamas's response, marking a major setback in efforts to end the Gaza conflict and ease the worsening humanitarian crisis.

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00:00Israel and the U.S. are recalling negotiators from ceasefire talks

00:05following Hamas' response to the latest proposal.

00:08This is the latest setback in efforts to end the Gaza conflict

00:12and ease the deepening humanitarian crisis.

00:16U.S. Envoy Steve Wykoff said Hamas' reply shows a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire,

00:23adding that Washington will now explore other options to bring hostages home and stabilize Gaza.

00:28Hamas said it was surprised at Wykoff's comments,

00:31saying its response was welcomed by mediators

00:34and that it is committed in reaching a permanent ceasefire agreement.

00:39The proposed deal included a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza,

00:43the release of 10 living and 18 diseased Israeli hostages,

00:47the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails

00:51and a major boost in humanitarian aid to Gaza.

00:55Both sides face growing pressure to reach a deal,

00:57with Gaza's humanitarian situation worsening.

01:00Dozens have died from hunger in Gaza in recent weeks,

01:04as famine grips the enclave.

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