Tens of thousands urge deal to end war in weekly protests, as ceasefire talks with Hamas appear to falter; bereaved mother says 'this war has long since lost its purpose'

Commentary: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are exploring alternatives to bring the hostages home. What could they be?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he's recalling Israel's negotiators from Doha after Hamas made new demands in response to the latest Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal proposal. Why it matters: The breakdown came as White House envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Italy for talks on Gaza with Qatari and Israeli officials.

"The conversation with President Trump can definitely help advance that result which we are all hoping for," Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday.

President Trump said today that the U.S. would do more to help the starving population in Gaza. After a meeting in Scotland with Britain’s prime minister, the president criticized the aid distribution effort his administration has backed in Gaza and said he wanted to create more easily accessible food sites.

Israel on Sunday announced a halt in military operations for 10 hours a day in parts of Gaza and new aid corridors as Jordan and the United Arab Emirates airdropped supplies into the enclave, where images of starving Palestinians have alarmed the world.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to raise the situation in Gaza when he meets US President Donald Trump in Scotland on Monday. Sir Keir will likely discuss efforts to urgently bring about a ceasefire to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.