"The impression received is that the Israelis came to Doha to thwart the talks and find justification for renewing the war in Gaza," a foreign source said.
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Witkoff made the statements to families of the remaining hostages while speaking about the release of Edan Alexander.
An Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post that the "Witkoff Framework" is the only viable path toward a deal.
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Witkoff said he had worn the necklace for more than 25 years and now wanted Alexander to wear it in his son’s memory.
The assassination attempt occurred as the Israeli delegation for hostage and ceasefire talks arrived in Qatar on Tuesday evening.
"When you argue between yourselves, when you're disbanding as a society, do you know who's watching? Hamas," Witkoff told hostage families.
Steve Witkoff told The Jerusalem Post he hopes the deal that freed Edan Alexander from captivity is a beacon of hope for everybody else.
Israeli-American Edan Alexander was released by Hamas on Monday following 584 days in captivity in a hostage release deal secured by US President Donald Trump.
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