Gaza Conflict Reaches Critical Juncture as Death Toll Surpasses 40,000

Ceasefire talks stall amid accusations and rising regional tensions, with Iran's potential retaliation looming.

Negotiations in Doha show little progress with Hamas absent from the talks.
Israel and Hamas blame each other for the failure to reach a ceasefire agreement.
Iran and Hezbollah threaten retaliation over the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
The U.S. urges both sides to agree on a ceasefire to prevent further escalation.
Israeli officials deny accusations of adding new conditions to ceasefire proposals.