Israel-Hamas Tensions Escalate as Gaza Ceasefire Faces Collapse

Israel threatens renewed military action if Hamas does not release remaining hostages, while Egypt proposes a Gaza reconstruction plan excluding Hamas leadership.

Israel has halted all aid deliveries to Gaza, pressuring Hamas to release 24 hostages and 35 bodies of deceased captives.
Defense Minister Israel Katz warns of severe military retaliation if negotiations fail, including cutting Gaza's water and power supplies.
The Hamas leadership demands immediate talks on a long-term ceasefire and Israeli troop withdrawal, rejecting a proposed extension of the current ceasefire.
Egypt unveils a reconstruction plan for Gaza that sidelines Hamas, proposing an interim administration supported by Arab, Muslim, and Western nations.
A summit in Cairo gathers Arab leaders and international representatives to discuss Gaza's future, with UN estimates placing reconstruction costs at $53 billion.