- Ceasefire talks in Doha are faltering due to disagreements over the extent of Israeli troop withdrawal from the Palestinian enclave of Gaza.
- Hamas has rejected Israel's proposed withdrawal maps, which would leave approximately 40 per cent of the territory, including Rafah, under Israeli control.
- Other challenges in the negotiations include matters of aid and guarantees for ending the war, with a US envoy expected to join discussions to help resolve the crisis.
- The stalled negotiations occur amidst continued Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, which killed at least 28 Palestinians overnight, including four children.
- Hamas insists on an end to the war before releasing remaining hostages, while Israel maintains it will only cease fighting once all hostages are freed and Hamas is dismantled.
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