Israel blocked the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza on Sunday as tensions rose over the ongoing ceasefire. Hamas has expressed frustration with the decision, calling on mediators to step in, while Israel insists that all hostages must be returned before further progress on the ceasefire.

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• Israel has halted the entry of humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza amid increasing tensions.
• The six-week ceasefire is under pressure as Hamas rejects an extension of the truce.
• A proposal for a temporary ceasefire until the end of Ramadan and Passover was suggested by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
• Hamas demands the second phase of the original ceasefire agreement, which includes permanent peace talks.
• The first phase of the ceasefire saw 33 Israeli hostages and 5 Thai nationals exchanged for 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
• Israel insists that all hostages must be released for the ceasefire to hold.
• Hamas calls Israel’s actions “blackmail” and demands that mediators push for Israel to honor the agreement.
• Israeli officials are considering sending a delegation to Cairo to resolve the deadlock.
• Both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
• Key issues, including the postwar administration of Gaza and Hamas’ future role, remain unresolved.