A source from Hamas has informed mediators that the group is halting ceasefire negotiations due to the worsening hunger crisis in the Gaza Strip. Hamas has stated that it will only return to talks if there is a significant improvement in the humanitarian situation. In response to international pressure, Israel has recently allowed humanitarian pauses and aid deliveries to Gaza. However, some Israeli security officials have criticized these pauses, arguing they may weaken Israel's negotiating position regarding the release of hostages, as they fulfill one of Hamas's demands without requiring concessions from the group. The temporary ceasefires are intended to enable aid organizations to operate more effectively in the region.