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 the 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 diplomatic breakthrough fade. Hamas, meanwhile, claims it remains committed to negotiations but is frustrated by Israel's and the US's positions.
The collapse of talks raises fears of further escalation and deepens the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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