Ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel, last held in Qatar, are set to resume next week as Israeli strikes continue in Gaza, raising fears of famine. Negotiations face significant hurdles, including demands for troop redeployment,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government is considering “alternative options” to ceasefire talks with Hamas.

President Trump’s special envoy said that “we will now consider alternative options to bring the hostages home,” though it was not clear that negotiations had halted.