Israeli-Hamas Truce Stalls as Humanitarian Aid Blocked and Tensions Escalate

Israel halts aid to Gaza, accusing Hamas of rejecting a proposed truce extension, while both sides remain at odds over ceasefire terms.

The Israeli government has blocked humanitarian aid to Gaza following disagreements with Hamas over the next phase of a fragile ceasefire agreement.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas of severe consequences unless remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza are released; 58 hostages, including 34 declared dead, are still unaccounted for.
Hamas accuses Israel of attempting to derail the truce and has rejected an American-backed proposal for extending the ceasefire, demanding Israel's withdrawal and the lifting of Gaza's blockade.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, with 2.4 million residents facing shortages of food and supplies; the UN and international organizations have called for the immediate resumption of aid deliveries.
Arab states and the European Union have criticized both Israel's aid blockade and Hamas's refusal to compromise, warning that the impasse risks reigniting violence in the region.