The Gaza's Government Media Office has condemned Israel and the U.S. for allegedly using starvation as a political weapon against Palestinians, calling it a war crime and urging international condemnation. They highlight the closure of the Rafah border crossing for over 100 days and assert that this exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In parallel, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is attempting to negotiate a ceasefire agreement amid claims from Hamas that the U.S. is enabling Israel's continued military actions. Hamas accuses Israel of backtracking on previous agreements and insists that any ceasefire must end hostilities and include troop withdrawal. The Palestinian resistance movement reports significant casualties since the conflict escalated in October, emphasizing the dire humanitarian situation. The ongoing negotiations have seen mixed signals, with both sides accusing each other of stalling progress.