Overview

• Israel and the US have abandoned phased hostage releases in favor of a single deal designed to end the war, secure all remaining captives and disarm Hamas
• Hamas negotiators have cut off communication and refuse to return to talks until significant humanitarian improvements reach Gaza’s civilian population
• The United Nations reports that all 2.1 million residents of Gaza are now food insecure, with 900,000 children going hungry and 70,000 showing signs of malnutrition
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a decision on further military operations in Gaza until next week as senior ministers debate whether to encircle or seize Gaza City
• Israel is preparing to intensify its campaign against Hamas if negotiations do not resume, exploring a range of offensive options