Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas stall amid escalating violence in Gaza
Negotiations falter as both sides blame each other, with Netanyahu calling Hamas' demands 'delusional' and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsening.
- International efforts to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas hit a snag as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of unrealistic demands, leading to the recall of the Israeli negotiating team.
- The humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates further, with over 28,000 Palestinians killed, vast areas destroyed, and a significant portion of the population displaced.
- Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city, braces for a potential Israeli ground invasion, raising fears of a 'bloodbath' and worsening the already dire humanitarian crisis.
- The U.S. State Department investigates whether Israel misused American-supplied weapons in airstrikes on Gaza, amid concerns over civilian casualties.
- Hamas recruitment in the West Bank reportedly surges as Israel's military actions in Gaza fuel Palestinian anger and defiance.









































































































































































































