Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stall Amid Rising Civilian Casualties

Efforts to establish a 60-day Gaza ceasefire, brokered by U.S. diplomacy and regional mediators, face significant challenges due to disputes over Israeli troop withdrawals and Hamas's demands, with both sides maintaining firm stances. Israeli airstrikes continue to cause civilian casualties, escalating violence in Gaza and the West Bank, while international calls for intervention grow louder. Despite ongoing negotiations, political calculations by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appear to prolong the conflict, casting doubt on the durability of any ceasefire agreement. The fragile ceasefire holds major implications for global energy markets, defense spending, and regional infrastructure projects, with potential benefits to reconstruction efforts in Gaza if the truce holds. Meanwhile, humanitarian aid missions, including those by international activists and politicians, seek to break the Israeli blockade to deliver critical supplies to Gaza amid worsening famine and military assaults. Public pressure and protests in Israel underscore the urgency of hostage release and peace efforts, even as ceasefire talks remain stalled.