Ceasefire talks in Cairo between Israel and Hamas have concluded without an agreement, despite ongoing efforts by the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar to mediate a resolution to the conflict. Key issues include the Israeli military presence in the Philadelphi Corridor and the release of Palestinian detainees demanded by Hamas. U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated that discussions, while not yielding immediate results, are seen as constructive and will continue in the coming days to address remaining concerns. The medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières reported significant chaos in central Gaza due to evacuation orders impacting critical healthcare services. The backdrop of these talks includes heightened military exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah, underscoring the instability in the region. With the 10-month-old conflict ongoing, hopes for a ceasefire remain uncertain as negotiations proceed at a lower level.