Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have broken down, with both the US and Israel recalling their negotiating teams from talks in Qatar.
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accused Hamas of acting in bad faith and lacking coordination, while Hamas expressed surprise at the withdrawals and claimed Israel rejected their proposals. The collapse of talks comes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with mass starvation and limited aid access. Both the US and Israel now say they are considering 'alternative options' to secure the release of hostages and end the conflict.
The breakdown raises doubts about the prospects for a near-term truce and further complicates efforts to address the dire situation in Gaza.
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