As Israel continues its offensive against Hamas, the terrorist organization only has itself to blame, Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to President Donald Trump and senior director for counterterrorism, told Newsmax.

“It’s very clear that one of the sides in this conflict is not acting in good faith when it comes to negotiations for a ceasefire and return of hostages,” Gorka told Wednesday’s “National Report.” “And that side that is not acting in good faith is not Israel. We should not be surprised that, once again, they have breached the agreements.

“Innocent Israelis and an American dual national are still being held hostage. We know that this organization simply does not want to comply with the requirements of a ceasefire.”

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