Gaza ceasefire talks are expected to resume next week following Israel's review of the response by Palestinian Hamas militants, Egyptian state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV said on Friday, citing an Egyptian source.

President Trump’s special envoy said that “we will now consider alternative options to bring the hostages home,” though it was not clear that negotiations had halted.

Donald Trump also dismissed Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN general assembly in September.

Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres declared that those who will not condemn Hamas over the heinous actions perpetrated on Oct. 7, 2023 "have no business" describing themselves as humanitarians.

(Reuters) -Israel is examining Hamas's response to a Gaza ceasefire proposal, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday. Hamas said on Wednesday it had submitted its response to mediators but did not disclose the content. (Reporting by Ahmed Elimam and Maayan Lubell; Writing by Tala Ramadan; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)

The Gaza ceasefire talks are expected to resume next week following Israel's review of Hamas' response, Egyptian state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV said on Friday, citing an Egyptian source.

Western call to end Gaza war draws Hamas praise and U.S. pushback, as claims over aid access intensify. U.S.-backed group delivering 85 million meals faces mounting international scrutiny.

Witkoff was right, Hamas is the main obstacle to the release of the hostages. Together with our allies, we are considering alternative options for bringing the hostages home and ending Hamas rule.