As Gaza's humanitarian crisis worsens amid ongoing war, a mix of symbolic gestures and limited policy shifts is playing out on the ground. With global criticism mounting over the scale of civilian casualties and the near-collapse of aid operations,

This might be a tacit admission by the Israelis that they need to do more - but more likely the measures are a response to allies.

CAIRO (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday his government was considering “alternative options” to ceasefire talks with Hamas after Israel and the U.S. recalled their negotiating teams, throwing the future of the negotiations into further uncertainty.

Cease-fire negotiations between Israel, Hamas, and the U.S. have broken down, with President Trump’s special envoy blaming Hamas for the impasse. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is rapidly escalating.