US Blames France, Hamas for Gaza Ceasefire Talks Collapse

The United States has blamed Hamas for prolonging the Gaza conflict, supporting Israel's military operations and accusing Hamas of rejecting ceasefire proposals and embedding fighters among civilians, as stated by acting US Ambassador Dorothy Shea at the UN Security Council. Meanwhile, a key member of President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire negotiating team resigned, criticizing the US-Israeli side for prematurely ending talks and following a hardline stance aligned with Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused French President Emmanuel Macron of undermining ceasefire efforts by announcing France’s recognition of Palestine, which he said emboldened Hamas and led to the collapse of negotiations. Rubio and other US officials regard the recognition moves by France and other countries as symbolic but harmful, complicating peace efforts and allowing Hamas to reject ceasefire offers. The US continues to support humanitarian pauses and aid delivery through trusted channels while emphasizing Israel’s right to security and condemning allegations of genocide as politically motivated. These developments highlight deep divisions among international actors over the approach to ending the Gaza conflict and the ongoing challenges in achieving a ceasefire.