Israel has halted the entry of essential aid into the Gaza Strip following a decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This move has drawn strong condemnation from the United Nations, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and humanitarian organizations. The decision is in response to what Netanyahu’s office describes as Hamas’ refusal to accept an outline for the resumption of truce talks presented by US President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff. The first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, which included a significant increase in humanitarian assistance, expired on Saturday. The two sides are at odds over the next steps in the truce, with Israel seeking the release of more hostages and Hamas insisting on the beginning of the second phase of the agreement, which would pave the way for a permanent end to the conflict. Hamas has labeled the halt of aid to Gaza as a “war crime,” and Netanyahu’s office has warned of further consequences if Hamas continues its refusal of what Israel says is a US proposal for the ceasefire extension.

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