President also wouldn’t answer when asked about possible clemency for Maxwell and is expected to be met with wave of protest as he heads to Scotland

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Donald Trump has said Hamas “did not want to make a deal” on a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza.

Speaking to reporters at the White House earlier, the president’s comments echoed those of his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, who said yesterday the Trump team had pulled its negotiators for consultations following Hamas’s latest proposal.