Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will not agree to a ceasefire in Gaza unless all hostages are returned, underscoring the deadlock in talks aimed at ending the fighting. The remarks came as negotiations in Doha remained stalled, with no breakthrough reported.

The talks have focused on a possible arrangement to pause the war and secure the release of hostages, but the sides remain divided over the terms of any deal. Netanyahu’s stance signals that Israel is holding firm on a full hostage release as a condition for any truce.

The stalemate leaves civilians in Gaza facing continued violence, displacement, and worsening humanitarian conditions. It also prolongs uncertainty for hostages and their families, who have pressed for a deal that would bring their loved ones home.

Reuters reported that the latest round of diplomacy has yet to produce progress, leaving ceasefire efforts in limbo as international pressure grows for an agreement.