Hamas and Israel Negotiations Stall Despite New Proposals

Talks in Cairo fail to yield a breakthrough as Hamas insists on war-ending guarantees and rejects disarmament demands, while Gaza's humanitarian crisis worsens.

Hamas has expressed willingness to release all Israeli captives in exchange for a prisoner swap, an end to Israeli military operations, and the withdrawal of forces from Gaza.
Israel has proposed a deal for a phased release of hostages, but Hamas rejects conditions requiring disarmament or partial agreements without guarantees to end the conflict.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached critical levels, with the UN reporting severe shortages of medicine, water, and fuel as no aid has entered for weeks.
International leaders, including France's Emmanuel Macron and Palestine's Mahmud Abbas, have called for an immediate ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Internal dissent in Israel grows, with thousands of reservists and former intelligence officials criticizing the government for prioritizing military offensives over hostage negotiations.