Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have stalled after Israel recalled its negotiating team from Qatar for further consultations, following Hamas's latest response to a proposed truce and hostage release deal.
While some Israeli officials described the new Hamas proposal as 'workable,' key disagreements remain, particularly over humanitarian aid distribution and Israeli military presence in Gaza. The United Nations and media organizations have raised alarms about severe, 'man-made' starvation among Palestinians in Gaza, intensifying international pressure for a ceasefire. Mediators remain hopeful that a deal could be reached soon, but both sides are holding firm on critical demands.
The ongoing impasse prolongs the suffering of civilians and delays the release of hostages.
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