How international condemnation of Israel gives Hamas hope and a reason to keep dragging its feet. Imagine that you are in control of a piece of territory and your people are suffering terribly and facing a hunger crisis.

After State Department spokesperson announces US envoy is already heading to region, source clarifies that he is going to Europe and will only continue the trip if talks further progress

The breakdown comes at a critical time with Israel under increasing global pressure amid reports of mass starvation and the mounting death toll of Palestinians.

The negotiations to free the 239 hostages, including children and the elderly, have been ongoing since Hamas’ Oct. 7 surprise terrorist attack killed more than 1,000 Israeli civilians.

Israel rejects joint demand, US envoy slams it; FMs from UK, Canada, EU say Israel-backed aid scheme dangerous, 'deprives Gazans of human dignity'; condemn 'humanitarian city' plan

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 38 Palestinians in Gaza, hospital officials told the Associated Press on Sunday, as Israel's military said it has struck over 100 targets in the embattled enclave in the past day.