Hamas says Gaza truce talks pointless as Israel wages 'hunger war'

Hamas has dismissed ceasefire talks as fruitless, accusing Israel of prolonging the humanitarian crisis in Gaza through its military operations. The Israeli plan, which includes taking control of Gaza, comes amid an estimated 2.3 million displaced people and a blockade that has deepened the suffering faced by residents. Hamas officials have stated there’s no point in engaging in talks while Israel continues to fuel what they describe as “hunger” and “extermination” wars on the Palestinian territory.