Ceasefire Talks Progress Amid Gaza Crisis, Blinken Seeks Middle East Support

As Gaza faces a deepening humanitarian crisis, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the Middle East to bolster ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar and Egypt.

Hamas proposes a phased ceasefire with Israel, including the release of captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Israel considers Hamas's truce offer based on 'unrealistic demands' and plans to invade Rafah, facing international opposition.
Over 31,000 people, including 12,300 children, have been killed in Gaza since October, with the entire population facing hunger and famine.
International mediators work to narrow differences between Israel and Hamas, as global leaders call for an immediate ceasefire.
Israeli forces raid Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, highlighting the power vacuum and escalating the humanitarian crisis.