Ceasefire Hopes Dashed as Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Hits Breaking Point

Hamas rejected an Israeli offer of a limited one-week ceasefire in Gaza tied to some hostage releases, holding out for comprehensive long-term truce guarantees instead. This comes as the UN warns of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis with over 500,000 Gazans now facing starvation conditions amid the collapse of food and medical supply lines. Meanwhile, allegations mount of abuse against detained Palestinian medical crews as any substantial progress towards peace remains elusive so far.