Israeli Foreign Ministry officials staed that Hamas had "only hardened its stance, and in fact, there has been a regression in its position during the negotiations. " Ceasefire and hostage deal negotiations fell apart between Israel and Hamas over two sticking points: the exchange of Palestinian prisoners for Gaza hostages and the timetable for Israel's withdrawal,

Israel says foreign nations will be able to air drop supplies into Gaza as international pressure mounts in the face of widespread starvation.

G AZA CITY: A Hamas official today accused US envoy Steve Witkoff of reneging on Washington’s positions and distorting reality after he announced the US’ withdrawal from Gaza truce talks and accused the group of blocking a deal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday his government was considering "alternative options" to ceasefire talks with Hamas after Israel and the U.S. recalled their negotiating teams, throwing the future of the negotiations into further uncertainty.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says the air drops "might help" but notes that the "most vulnerable" in Gaza would still struggle to access essential supplies.

Netanyahu, Trump blame Hamas for ‘breakdown’ of talks • Mediators Qatar and Egypt say such ‘disengagement’ is normal in complex

JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 25 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump appeared on Friday to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, both saying it had become clear that the Palestinian militants did not want a deal.

FM Sa'ar tells Canadian counterpart Israel accepted ceasefire and hostage deal, but Hamas refused. He warns "strong diplomatic attacks" and "unilateral steps by France" embolden Hamas and undermine peace efforts.

One of the amendments in Hamas' latest response has called for the exclusion of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) from participating in future aid distribution and delivery efforts, instead, relying on the previous mechanism led by the United Nations and other human rights organisations.

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff cut short indirect talks with the militant group in Doha this week, while Benjamin Netanhayu has said Israel will consider "alternative options" to bring home the October 7 hostages.