Israel Recalls Ceasefire Team Amid Ongoing Gaza Offensive, US Negotiates in Doha

Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Doha remain stalled due to fundamental differences, with Israel recalling most of its senior negotiating team while lower-level talks continue. Hamas demands a permanent ceasefire, whereas Israel insists on a limited truce amid ongoing military operations in Gaza, where humanitarian needs are dire and aid deliveries face delays. The United States has engaged in backchannel talks with Hamas via an American intermediary in Doha, aiming to broker a ceasefire as frustration grows within the Trump administration over Israel’s conflict management. Meanwhile, regional leaders, including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, have called for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and long-term political solutions, emphasizing Arab solidarity and coordinated efforts to stabilize the region. El-Sisi, alongside Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun, stressed the importance of rebuilding Gaza without displacing Palestinians and supporting the Palestinian Authority’s governance. Despite these diplomatic efforts, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, with significant casualties and insufficient aid reaching civilians.