Hamas links truce talks to aiding Gaza as Israel abandons 'partial deals'

Hamas has made resolving the humanitarian crisis in Gaza a precondition for engaging in further ceasefire negotiations. The Palestinian group stated it would immediately re-engage in talks once aid reaches those in need and the famine ends, calling current talks futile. This development comes as Israeli sources indicate that the framework for a partial deal may be abandoned. Israel has imposed a near-total blockade on aid since March, leading to a growing number of deaths from malnutrition and warnings of famine from a UN-backed body.