Israel Halts Gaza Aid Amid Renewed Hamas Ceasefire Violations

Israel has suspended the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip following accusations that Hamas violated the US-brokered ceasefire by attacking Israeli soldiers. This halt marks a significant disruption to the ceasefire agreement that began earlier in October, with Israel citing "blatant violations" by Hamas, although Hamas denies responsibility for the attacks. The suspension affects aid convoys entering through key crossings such as Kerem Shalom and Rafah, the latter being Gaza's only gateway to the outside world, which remains closed. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire, with agencies warning of famine, collapsed health services, and critical shortages of supplies, while hospitals operate under extreme conditions. Despite international pressure, aid deliveries remain limited due to ongoing hostilities, damaged infrastructure, and strict Israeli controls. Negotiations continue with the involvement of Egyptian and Qatari mediators to prevent a full collapse of the fragile truce.