US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced that the American delegation is leaving the ceasefire talks in Doha after what he described as a disappointing response from Hamas. Witkoff stated that Hamas showed little willingness to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, prompting the US team to return home for consultations and to consider alternative options to secure the release of hostages and stabilize the region. The Israeli delegation is also returning home following the Hamas response, with both the US and Israel expressing appreciation for the efforts of mediators from Qatar and Egypt. Reports indicate that Hamas is demanding the release of hundreds of prisoners in exchange for a small number of hostages, a condition that has stalled progress in the negotiations.