Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement came as a Hamas official said negotiations were expected to resume next week and portrayed the recall of the Israeli and American delegations as a pressure tactic.

President Donald Trump signalled Friday to reporters that Israel should escalate its offensive in Gaza, accusing Hamas of not wanting a ceasefire deal following months of negotiations.

Hamas expresses "surprise" after US envoy Steve Witkoff accuses the group of showing "a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire".