Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas in Qatar appear to have stalled, leading many to believe that they are on the verge of collapse. While the initial reception to Trump’s proposed framework from both parties was promising, little has recently been heard about the ongoing negotiations. The obstacles to an agreement between Israel and Hamas have proven nearly impossible to overcome. Israel is adamant on Hamas’ total destruction in all forms — military, political, and symb

This past week has been defined by renewed ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Following a successful US-backed ceasefire between Israel and Iran, President Donald Trump has seemed intent to put an end to the war in Gaza. Last Tuesday, Trump had announced a proposal for a sixty day truce between Israel and Hamas, during which the two parties would negotiate further for a permanent ceasefire. These sixty days would correspond to an increase in humanitarian aid to