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The conflict in Gaza has reached a critical juncture, with the failure of peace talks in Qatar setting back efforts to end the Israeli siege of the territory. The abrupt collapse of negotiations has intensified fears of a widespread famine, while France's decision to formally recognize a Palestinian
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As protesters gathered in Tel Aviv, the sense of helplessness in Israel is spreading. Despite repeated demonstrations and surveys showing that more than 70% of Israelis want to end the war to secure the release of hostages, the conflict rages on. The war, which began with a surprise attack by
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A senior Hamas official has expressed surprise and discontent with recent comments by US President Donald Trump, stating they contradict the progress made in indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel over a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release. According to Izzat al-Rishq, Hamas's position has been deemed "serious
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US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that Hamas did not want to make a deal regarding a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, citing the group's lack of bargaining chips. Trump also announced that Israel will have to "finish the job" and "
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The latest attempt to end the siege of Gaza has been stalled due to the abrupt withdrawal of Israeli and US negotiating teams, accusing Hamas of a 'lack of desire to reach a ceasefire'. This decision comes as the number of people dying from hunger in Gaza reaches
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The United States and Israel have withdrawn their negotiating teams from Doha, Qatar, after Hamas showed a "lack of desire" for a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, according to U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. The move marks the collapse of initial optimism surrounding the talks,
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As negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal break down, US President Donald Trump has signaled support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call to escalate the war against Hamas, with Trump characterizing Hamas as wanting to die rather than make a deal. This stance has been
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Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have been derailed as the United States has decided to bring its negotiating team home from Qatar. The decision comes after Hamas failed to demonstrate a genuine commitment to peace, according to President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that negotiations with Hamas for a Gaza ceasefire had reached an impasse, citing the militant group's lack of willingness to reach a deal. The collapse of talks comes as international concern mounts over the worsening
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Tensions in the Middle East escalated as the United States withdrew its negotiating team from Qatar after Hamas' latest response showed a "lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza," Donald Trump's special envoy said Thursday. The US is now considering alternative options to
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Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a Gaza ceasefire agreement are ongoing, with progress reported on the release of hostages and prisoners. The talks focus on the presence of Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip during a proposed 60-day ceasefire, with the size of a buffer zone between the
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Tensions have escalated in the Gaza Strip as Israeli troops prepare for ground operations in central Gaza, raising hopes of locating some of the remaining 50 hostages. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) issued a warning in Arabic that they were operating with "great force" in the area, which
