A delegation from Hamas arrived in Cairo to listen to the progress of ceasefire negotiations with Israel, which are on the verge of collapse. Talks have been ongoing since October 7, following a war that killed thousands. Israel initially accepted a proposal endorsed by the UN Security Council, but last-minute demands from Netanyahu caused the talks to fail. The US has been trying to bridge the gap between the two sides, but Hamas claims Israel is the obstacle to an agreement. Netanyahu’s refusal to accept key elements of the proposal has led to criticism of him sabotaging the talks. Despite Biden’s previous criticisms of Netanyahu, the US continues to support him, raising questions about its accountability in the conflict. With the negotiations deemed doomed to fail due to the wide gap between Hamas and Israel’s demands, experts believe the talks are more for show than a genuine effort to achieve peace. Families of captives in Gaza have urged their governments to save their loved ones, as the situation continues to escalate with no sign of an agreement in sight.
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