Israel still believes Hamas is ultimately interested in a deal, “but they’re trying to squeeze every possible advantage, provoking and appeasing all the extremist factions within Gaza,” Israeli officials told The Jerusalem Post on Friday.

SINGAPORE, July 25 — Singapore has condemned the denial of humanitarian aid to Gaza, calling it a violation of international humanitarian law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Thursday described Israel’s military response as “unconscionable” and urged an immediate ceasefire.

The reality of the situation on the ground in Gaza, and the spectre of children dying of malnutrition or starvation, sits at such extraordinary odds with the language of spokespeople for both the Netanyahu government and the IDF.

Israel and the US recalled negotiators from Gaza ceasefire talks after Hamas responded to the latest proposal, as starvation stalks the enclave. Follow for live news updates.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his ceasefire negotiators will return to Israel from Qatar for further consultations. U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff said in a statement that the U.S. was doing the same. They made the decision after Israel received Hamas’s response to mediators’ proposal for a 60-day truce.

"The prolonged suffering of innocent civilians in Gaza arising from the excessive Israeli military reaction to the terror attacks of Hamas since Oct 7, 2023, is unconscionable," said Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

An Israeli historian answers his critics and explains why his home country’s conduct in Gaza constitutes genocide.

Over a series of escalations across the Middle East, Netanyahu appears to be gambling with the Trump Administration’s patience.