Gaza Ceasefire Talks Collapse as US and Israel Withdraw, Blaming Hamas for Stalled Progress

The United States and Israel have pulled their negotiating teams from ceasefire talks in Qatar, citing a lack of good faith and willingness to compromise from Hamas. US special envoy Steve Witkoff accused Hamas of showing no real desire to reach a ceasefire or secure the release of hostages, prompting the US to consider 'alternative options.' The breakdown comes after weeks of stalled negotiations and worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza, with thousands of aid trucks unable to enter the territory. Mediators from Qatar and Egypt had hoped for a breakthrough, but the latest Hamas response was deemed insufficient by both the US and Israel. The situation remains tense, with no immediate prospects for a ceasefire as fighting and humanitarian suffering continue.