Public sentiment oscillates between outrage at the humanitarian crisis and condemnation of Hamas's actions perceived as obstructing peace efforts. Many express despair over the loss of innocent lives and urgency for immediate action, while others call for accountability from both Hamas and Israel. Trump's remarks find some support among individuals who align with the frustrations over Hamas. Overall, there's a strong emotional plea for humanitarian aid and a resolution to alleviate the suffering in Gaza.

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Following Israel's agreement, probably under at least some direct pressure from the US, to many concessions about a cease fire deal which would lead to end the war, Hamas has repeatedly tried to stall for time, manipulate, squeeze more out of the deal and even changed their minds on previously agreed upon terms.

The last Hamas answers were apparently so ridiculous, that the involved nations did not even share it with Israel. And now we learn that the American team is giving up for the moment completely.

As far as I know, the terms discussed included a 60 day cease fire. With guaranties from the US that Israel will not return to the fighting as long as the negotiation to end the war are going on.

The agreement would also include a retreat by IDF soldiers from most of the strip, the release of 10 alive hostages (Assuming around 20 remain alive), and the bodies of some other hostages. All in exchange for Palestinian terrorists, some who are murderers serving a lifetime in prison. In addition, an agreement to a lot of aid to go in Gaza.

Israel's negotiation team has also already announced they will leave.

NotSoSaneExile

It's worth noting that this comes after [nearly 30 Western or Western-sphere countries had foreign ministers sign a statement](https://abcnews.go.com/International/25-countries-sign-statement-calling-end-war-gaza/story?id=123926786) calling for a permanent and unconditional ceasefire. Huge shock that after that Hamas decides it no longer wants to negotiate in seriousness anymore. I seriously think what's been one of the biggest reasons that this war has dragged on are countries continuing to pass statements like these deincentivizing Hamas from continuing negotiations. Utterly ridiculous and shameful.

whereamInowgoddamnit

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Hamas is a war time government, they have no role/use as a peacetime government, it's not how their business model works!  Same thing with Arafat as to why he never accepted any of the peace treaties with Israel, he was afraid of losing his employment/status as he wouldn't have a place in a peacetime government focusing on economic prosperity!

TheJacques

It’s pathetic that the supposed “government” of Palestine would rather see their country and people wiped off the map on some hope of other countries just seemingly rising up or something when it comes to Israel. At this point what more can you do?

cannedsmarties

Why does the US need to secure a hostage deal?

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Talks on a Gaza ceasefire have collapsed after President Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, joined Israel in pulling out from negotiations and accusing Hamas of not “acting in good faith”.

The withdrawal of the US and Israel after two weeks of truce talks in Qatar leaves the Palestinian territory in a dire predicament. Aid agencies are warning of starvation and increasing difficulties accessing water for the strip’s two million inhabitants.

A sticking point was the continued presence of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) in Gaza, as well as the terms for a permanent ceasefire after a 60-day truce involving an exchange of remaining hostages for Palestinian prisoners. The supply and distribution of aid was also the subject of wrangling.

TimesandSundayTimes

That's because they know most will die of Starvation in the next couple of days then they can return to the table and may be stretch it out for a month so everyone is dead and theres no anoying natives to get in their way.... remind you of anyone America?

OccasionallyReddit

caroanntoo

Seeing as the entire population of the US is distracted by something else……why not?

mikeybagodonuts

They'll still be saying Hamas are being unreasonable for not budging when their negotiating partners have starved

samalam1

Gaza ceasefire talks are the new two state solution. Lies to continue the ethnic cleansing.

GloomyResist1199

In a word, Trump failed again (ok 3 words).

AcanthisittaNo6653

Israel doesn’t want a ceasefire and they don’t give a shit about the hostages. Ethnic cleansing is their ultimate goal and it’s a horrifying reality that even our own government and US politicians are still supporting and funding this.

KosmicAlchemist

Husbandaru

There’s only two parties negotiating here, hamas and Israel. I thought US were mediating with Qatar. So the US is a player but just won’t admit to it

Drew-404

Will Trump still be eligible for the Nobel Peace Prize if they pull out of the ceasefire negotiations? This is the important point I want to know. 

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GraXXoR

The goal here is to carry out a complete genocide. This will go down as one of the most evil acts in our lifetimes.

traanquil

x4sych3x

Of course they’re going to pull out, they’re working towards greater Israel by any means necessary. Including acting civilized by sitting down to negotiate and then finding the excuses to pull out.
All they do is lie, manipulate, the end justifies the means. Them pulling out means they think they can keep exterminating the Palestinians and take the land.

ibuprophete

Negotiations are tough when you’ve lost.

arrogant_ambassador

10 hostages only? How about all the hostages, hamas surrender?

Musclenervegeek

Yes it usually is difficult to negotiate when you've lost a war, all your allies have been knocked out of the war, the people supplying you with weapons have lost a war and tens of thousands of your militants are dead fighting a force that outnumbered them 8:1 from the start.

Substantial-Newt7809

It's to bad that hamas hates palestinians more than anyone.

giggitygigaty

Lol, do they expect Israel to release 1000 Hamas members in return

ProximatePenguin

The problem is that Hamas can never release all the hostages. No matter what is offered.. because that's their only leverage. Without hostages they have no way to influence events at all

stayfrosty

Next-Moose-9129

That might just be all they have left to bargain with because the rest are dead.

Successful_Gas_5122

What happened to tRump threats about releasing hostages…must have been too hard, got bored, or just couldn’t do it.  Like the Mexico to pay for the wall, getting Ukraine to surrender in 24 hours, having COVID just fade away, finish the infrastructure bill, etc.

Silver_Elk_7953

Paywall. What are these "unacceptable" demands?

HardcoreMode

Here are the *unacceptable* conditions:

**A Permanent End to Hostilities:**  
Hamas is demanding assurances that Israel will not resume military operations in Gaza after the proposed 60-day truce, even if negotiations for a permanent ceasefire remain unresolved. They’re asking for the US to guarantee that Israel won’t immediately return to its regularly scheduled airstrikes, should the ink on a permanent ceasefire deal take too long to dry.

**Humanitarian Aid via International Agencies:**  
Hamas insists that aid be distributed through neutral bodies, preferably the UN, rather than through the US- and Israeli-backed GHF, as they have this old-fashioned idea that food shouldn’t come with a side of massacre.

**Full IDF Withdrawal:**  
They’re asking that the Israeli army, having already bulldozed its way back in after the last ceasefire, now kindly get the fuck out. Not eventually. Not maybe. A timeline. An exit. Something resembling logic...although logic rarely gets invited to these negotiations.

April_Fabb

Israel demonstrates why Palestinians need their own state.

Even if a ceasefire is reached, it will be broken within five minutes of taking effect.

UnreliablePotato

Yeah, because 
For Israel it’s unacceptable to ask for permanent ceasefire. All they can offer a 60 day. 

AAbro9951

Probably want food aid WITHOUT shooting the children collecting food aid…

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Stopped reading after the first line. There is no war in Gaza, it is a campaign of ethnic cleansing at the very least, and a full blown genocide/holocaust at the very worst. The hypocrisy of western countries to not abide by their own international laws is so telling.

SunsetShoreline

OutsideMeal

This is the absolute weakest statement they could have made. They are cowards and genocide supporters.

EuroTurbo2000

Now follow that up with sanctions. Canada should join [the Hague Group](https://thehaguegroup.org/home/).

SuhkItLuzerz

Weak cowards, half ass attempt at condemnation. HOW ABOUT STOP ARMING THEM!?

Junglism32

Israel never has and never will give a flying fuck about statements like these.

Sanctions and recognition of Palestinian statehood are the only meaningful moves nation states can make.

Everything else is just noise.

__dontpanic__

You've be warned, Israel! Until now, we have only written this statement, but we are prepared to take *further* action! Like, writing another statement, but in bold! Or doing something... and stuff...

JeremieOnReddit

The Canadian government sells explosives to the US, which get used in Isr*eli bombs. Don't trust our government; they do not represent us.

ragingstorm01

US President Donald Trump has condemned Hamas for the collapse of ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, asserting that the group is not interested in peace and suggesting they 'want to die.' Trump urged Israel to intensify its military efforts to eliminate Hamas. The breakdown in talks follows a period of intense conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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