“Hamas Doesn’t Want War Ceasefire, U.S. Leaves”

United States In a major diplomatic shift, the United States and Israel have abruptly exited ceasefire negotiations in Doha, blaming Hamas for refusing to engage in good‑faith talks. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced that the withdrawal followed what he described as Hamas’s unwillingness to accept the proposed framework deal. The conversations, which lasted several weeks and were mediated by Qatar and Egypt, aimed to secure a 60‑day pause in hostilities, the phased release of hostages, and expanded humanitarian aid for Gaza.

The proposed agreement, initially backed by Israel, included the release of living hostages and the bodies of those deceased, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. However, a fundamental disagreement over Israel’s continued military presence in Gaza and the demand for a permanent end to the war—central to Hamas’s conditions—led to an impasse. Hamas insisted that any agreement must guarantee a full ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal, while Israel remained firm on dismantling Hamas and maintaining security control until total demilitarization

This breakdown comes amid a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where aid restrictions, starvation, and escalating casualties have drawn global alarm. The situation has intensified calls for a resolution from international organizations and world leaders

vereign state during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. President Emmanuel Macron framed this move as part of a broader push for a sustainable two-state solution and renewed diplomacy in the Middle East. France would become the first G7 nation to extend such recognition, signaling a shift in European engagement with the Palestinian issue.

India, as with many other nations, is observing these developments closely. While not directly involved in the mediation process, New Delhi has repeatedly voiced support for peaceful dialogue, hopeful that diplomatic channels will resume to end the conflict.