Netanyahu and Trump Signal End to Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Blame Hamas

Abandonment of Ceasefire Negotiations

• 🎯 Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump have signaled an apparent abandonment of Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas.
• 🚫 Both leaders stated that it has become clear the Palestinian militants do not want a deal, following the withdrawal of their delegations.

Israel's Alternative Options

• ⚡ Netanyahu stated that Israel is now considering "alternative options" to achieve its war goals.
• 🔑 These goals include bringing hostages home from Gaza and ending Hamas's rule in the territory.
• ⚔️ Trump suggested that Hamas leaders would now be "hunted down."

Hamas Disputes Blame

• 💬 Hamas disputed the characterization of the talks by US envoy Steve Witkov, who blamed them for blocking negotiations.
• 📈 The group claimed that negotiators had been making progress and suggested Witkov's remarks were intended to exert pressure on Israel's behalf.

Proposed Ceasefire Details

• ⏳ The proposed ceasefire would have lasted 60 days.
• 🤝 During this period, additional aid would be allowed into Gaza, and some of the remaining 50 hostages would be freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.