Overview

• Hamas has warned it will kill Israeli hostages if Israel resumes military operations in Gaza, holding 24 hostages alive and 35 bodies of abductees, including foreign nationals.
• The six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has ended with no agreement on an extension, raising fears of renewed conflict in the region.
• Food and fuel shortages in Gaza have caused a dramatic spike in prices, with essential goods like flour and chicken now unaffordable for many residents.
• The Israeli government has halted aid deliveries, citing concerns that Hamas is misusing supplies to fund its operations, while humanitarian organizations warn of catastrophic consequences for civilians.
• U.S. President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum demanding Hamas release all hostages and remains, while confirming unprecedented direct talks between the U.S. and Hamas.