Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks Stall as U.S. Shifts Focus to Broader Middle East Strategy

Negotiations in Doha remain unresolved, while U.S. envoy faces backlash over direct engagement with Hamas and shifting Gaza reconstruction proposals.

Talks in Doha to extend the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire have made little progress, with disagreements over next steps in a proposed multi-phase truce.
U.S. envoy Adam Boehler faced criticism from Israeli officials for engaging directly with Hamas, as his approach diverged from Israel's stance and raised questions about U.S.-Israel coordination.
President Trump signaled a shift in U.S. policy by rejecting earlier proposals to displace Gaza's population, a move welcomed by Arab nations advocating for local reconstruction efforts.
Humanitarian conditions in Gaza remain dire, with Israel restricting aid and electricity, prompting concerns from international organizations and Arab mediators about a potential resurgence of crisis.
The Trump administration's engagement with Hamas and broader Middle East strategy reflects evolving U.S. priorities, though internal and external tensions persist over its approach to resolving the conflict.