The U.S. has withdrawn from Doha ceasefire talks after Hamas' response showed a "lack of desire" for an agreement. Israel also pulled negotiators amid escalating demands.

Efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza have hit another stumbling block, as both the United States and Israel recalled their negotiating teams from talks, citing a lack of progress and accusing Hamas of failing to engage seriously.

The talks will be the first since a ceasefire was reached after a 12-day war waged by Israel against Iran in June.

Israel has "a new sense of ability to get something done," following the successful airstrike campaign against Iran, Boehler told CNN's Jake Tapper. If Hamas does not act towards a ceasefire and return the hostages,

The ceasefire that ended Iran's 12-day war with Israel has held for nearly a month without incident, but many Iranians remain uneasy, struggling with uncertainty as fears of another confrontation

Special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Europe and possibly Middle East for meetings on issues including the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Humanitarian aid agencies are warning that their staff inside Gaza are starving alongside the civilians they are trying to help

Over a series of escalations across the Middle East, Netanyahu appears to be gambling with the Trump Administration’s patience.