US, Israel Quit Gaza Talks Amid Worsening Crisis

The United States and Israel withdrew their negotiating teams from ceasefire talks with Hamas in Qatar, citing Hamas's lack of good faith and unwillingness to reach a deal. US envoy Steve Witkoff said the latest Hamas response showed little desire for a ceasefire, prompting both countries to consider alternative options for hostage release and Gaza stabilization. The proposed agreement included a 60-day ceasefire, hostage releases, increased aid to Gaza, and further talks for a permanent truce. Negotiations stalled as Hamas demanded guarantees of a permanent end to the war and Israeli withdrawal, while Israel insisted on Hamas’s dismantlement. The UN has warned of 'man-made mass starvation' in Gaza, reporting over 1,000 Palestinians recently killed while seeking food. Both sides blame each other for the collapse of talks as the humanitarian crisis worsens.