Former United States President Donald Trump stated that Hamas is not interested in reaching a ceasefire deal in Gaza, following the breakdown of negotiations involving United States and Israeli officials. Trump suggested that Hamas was unwilling to release the remaining hostages, while his envoy accused the group of not negotiating in good faith. In response, a senior Hamas official denied these claims and accused the United States of misrepresenting the talks. Amid the stalled negotiations, Israeli officials hinted at considering alternative methods to rescue hostages, and calls from Israeli ministers for stricter measures in Gaza have intensified.

Meanwhile, humanitarian organizations have raised alarms about the worsening crisis in Gaza, with reports of increasing malnutrition among children and women. International leaders from Britain, France, and Germany have urged Israel to lift restrictions on aid and address the growing humanitarian catastrophe. Mediators from Qatar and Egypt continue to push for renewed negotiations in hopes of reaching a breakthrough.