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US, Israel Withdraw from Gaza Ceasefire Talks

US, Israel Withdraw from Gaza Ceasefire Talks Amid Stalemate

Above: Steve Witkoff outside of the West Wing of the White House on Feb. 4, 2025. Image copyright: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

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Hamas has consistently obstructed peace efforts by making unreasonable demands and refusing to negotiate in good faith. The group's latest response demonstrated an apparent unwillingness to reach a ceasefire, forcing mediators to abandon talks despite extensive efforts. Hamas broke previous ceasefires and continues prioritizing its militant agenda over Palestinian welfare.

Israel's restrictions on aid and ongoing military operations are creating mass starvation in Gaza while blocking genuine peace negotiations. The humanitarian catastrophe demonstrates Israel's disregard for Palestinian civilian lives, with aid organizations and international leaders condemning the blockade that prevents essential supplies from reaching desperate families.


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