"Israel-Hamas Hostage Talks Stall as Gaza War Death Toll Calculations Continue"

Hamas has rejected Israel's latest proposal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages, leading Israel to consider withdrawing from the Cairo summit. Negotiations were aimed at achieving a lasting ceasefire and securing the release of hostages, but Hamas refused to continue unless Israel agreed to their demands for the unrestricted return of Gazans to the north and the withdrawal of IDF troops. Israeli officials are questioning the point of continuing negotiations and are reportedly pressuring Egypt and Qatar to put pressure on Hamas, with threats to pull out of the Cairo talks. Israel has also faced increased pressure to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, leading to the reopening of crossings and approval for Jordanian army trucks to carry humanitarian aid directly to the Gaza Strip.