Gaza ceasefire talks mediated by Qatar and Egypt, involving US envoy Brett McGurk, are teetering on collapse. Palestinian officials accuse Israel of stalling, citing discrepancies in proposed troop withdrawals and humanitarian aid distribution plans. Israel's offer of a limited buffer zone contradicted a map showing far deeper military presence, fueling distrust. Hamas demands UN-led aid distribution, while Israel favors its own mechanism. The disagreement, coupled with allegations of Israeli bad faith, threatens the already fragile negotiations.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.