Ceasefire negotiations between Israel, Hamas, and international mediators have broken down, with both the US and Israel withdrawing their negotiating teams from talks in Qatar.
US envoy Steve Witkoff accused Hamas of acting in 'bad faith' and lacking a genuine desire to reach a ceasefire, while Israel recalled its delegation for consultations after receiving Hamas's latest response. The collapse of talks comes amid worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza, with aid distribution and the release of hostages remaining key sticking points. Mediators had hoped for a breakthrough, but the impasse has led the US to consider 'alternative options' to resolve the crisis.
The situation has heightened fears of further escalation and deepened the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
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