Tensions Escalate as Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stall and Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Hamas threatens to execute hostages, food prices in Gaza soar, and international pressure mounts on Israel to resume aid deliveries.

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.