US president says Hamas is rejecting deal because it knows ‘what happens’ after the last Israeli captives are released.

JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON/CAIRO (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump appeared on Friday to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, both saying it had become clear that the Palestinian militants did not want a deal.

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff cut short indirect talks with the militant group in Doha this week, while Benjamin Netanhayu has said Israel will consider "alternative options" to bring home the October 7 hostages.

President Donald Trump was caught by surprise last week by Israeli actions in Gaza and Syria, and in both instances phoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “rectify” the matter, according to the White House.

John Swinney will raise the plight of the people of Gaza with President Trump when they meet in Scotland next week. The First Minister also backed the right to “peaceful demonstration” on the eve of huge protests against the Republican politician's visit.

President Donald Trump's Mideast envoy is headed to the region and that could mean good news for Gaza ceasefire prospects.

Donald Trump wants the war in Gaza solved, but the possibility of a ceasefire deal has moved only a few inches toward the finish line.

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