Ceasefire negotiations between Israel, Hamas, and mediators in Qatar have broken down, with both the United States and Israel recalling their negotiating teams.
US envoy Steve Witkoff accused Hamas of acting in bad faith and lacking a genuine desire to reach a ceasefire, while Hamas expressed surprise at the rejection and insisted it remains committed to a deal. The talks had aimed to secure a truce and the release of hostages, but disagreements over key issues, including humanitarian aid and the terms of a permanent ceasefire, remain unresolved. The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with thousands of aid trucks unable to enter the territory.
The US has indicated it will now consider alternative options to address the crisis.
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