Ceasefire negotiations between Israel, Hamas, and international mediators have broken down, with both the US and Israel recalling their negotiating teams from talks in Qatar.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff accused Hamas of acting in bad faith and lacking a genuine desire to reach a ceasefire, while humanitarian conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate, with widespread starvation and blocked aid deliveries. The US has announced it is considering 'alternative options' to secure the release of Israeli hostages, as hopes for a truce fade. Hamas, for its part, claims it remains committed to negotiations but insists on progress toward a permanent ceasefire.
The collapse of talks marks a major setback for diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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