Qatar's Efforts for Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas War Hindered

The Qatari prime minister has stated that Israel's ongoing bombardment of Gaza is reducing the chances of a new ceasefire. Qatar, which played a key role in negotiating the previous week-long pause in violence, will continue its efforts to pressure both sides into a ceasefire. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, with the Hamas-run health agency reporting almost 18,000 Palestinians killed. The head of UNRWA described the situation as "hell on earth." Meanwhile, Israel has criticized its international allies for their inconsistent approach and denied claims of trying to force Gazans into Egypt.