Ceasefire Tensions Escalate as Israel Halts Gaza Aid

Israel has suspended aid deliveries to Gaza following Hamas's refusal to extend a ceasefire, threatening further consequences if the group does not comply with a US proposal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the halt in aid shipments, demanding the release of hostages as a condition for any truce extension. The US-proposed extension was to cover the Ramadan and Passover periods, involving the release of hostages in exchange for continued peace.

Hamas rejected the proposal, labeling the aid suspension as coercion and a war crime, insisting on moving to a second negotiation phase. The blockade exacerbates the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where millions face severe shortages. International entities, including the UN and several Arab countries, have criticized Israel's actions as collective punishment. The initial ceasefire followed intense conflict initiated by Hamas's attack on Israel, which resulted in high casualties on both sides. As tensions rise, the international community urges a resolution to prevent further humanitarian disaster.