Ceasefire negotiations between Israel, Hamas, and international mediators in Qatar have broken down, with both the US and Israel recalling their negotiating teams.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff accused Hamas of acting in bad faith and lacking a genuine desire for a ceasefire, while Israel cited serious differences after receiving Hamas's latest response. The talks had aimed to secure a truce and the release of hostages amid worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza, but no breakthrough was achieved. Mediators hope talks may resume next week, but the current impasse raises doubts about immediate progress.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deteriorate as diplomatic efforts stall.
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