"Israeli Truce Team Blames US for Collapsed Hostage Deal and Cease-Fire Stalemate"

Israel blames the collapse of a hostage deal on the US for abstaining from vetoing a UN cease-fire resolution that did not condition the pause on the release of hostages held by Hamas. The Israeli government criticized Hamas's demands as "delusional" and vowed to pursue its war objectives. The Biden administration's abstention led to the resolution passing, prompting Hamas to demand a total Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the return of displaced Palestinians. Tensions between the US and Israel have escalated, with the Biden administration pressuring Israel to provide more humanitarian aid to Palestinians while facing criticism from both progressives and Republicans.