In the latest chapter of the Gaza conflict, ceasefire negotiations have officially collapsed, with Hamas laying the blame squarely on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Following two days of discussions in Doha, which saw Hamas absent from the table, the group accused Netanyahu of deliberately stalling the peace process.
The sticking points, according to Hamas, include Netanyahu's refusal to agree to a permanent ceasefire and his insistence on maintaining control over strategic areas. These new demands have been interpreted as a move to prolong the conflict, further complicating the already tenuous situation in Gaza.
Hamas has called on international mediators to enforce the terms of the July 2 agreements, criticizing Netanyahu for what they see as a calculated effort to undermine peace talks and a potential prisoner exchange.
As the conflict drags on, the window for a diplomatic resolution seems to be narrowing, raising concerns about the future stability of the region.
"Devastating read in @politico by two US surgeons who saw unspeakable horrors in a Gaza hospital. While there are many deeply disturbing details, the number of children they saw with gunshot wounds to the heads stands out. "
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/07/19/gaza-hospitals-surgeons-00167697
Itself under existential pressure