Ceasefire negotiations between Israel, the United States, and Hamas have broken down, with both the US and Israel recalling their negotiating teams from talks in Qatar.
US envoy Steve Witkoff accused Hamas of acting in bad faith and showing little desire to reach a ceasefire, while Israel is reviewing Hamas's latest response to a proposed truce. The breakdown comes amid worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza, with thousands of aid trucks unable to enter the territory. Mediators had hoped for progress, but disagreements over key issues like aid distribution and the terms of a permanent ceasefire remain unresolved.
The US is now considering 'alternative options' to secure the release of hostages and end the conflict.
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