"Israel and Hamas Resume Cease-Fire Talks Amid Tensions"

Israel and Hamas are set to resume cease-fire talks amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with Hamas presenting new demands including the release of Palestinian prisoners and a possible permanent truce. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called the demands "absurd" but agreed to send a negotiating team to Qatar. Despite this, Israel has pressed on with a planned offensive on the city of Rafah, prompting concerns about civilian casualties and warnings of imminent famine from the United Nations.