Arab Mediators’ Ceasefire Talks Highlight Growing Risks as Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 62,000

The brutal conflict in Gaza continues unchecked as Palestinian death tolls mount past 62,000 after nearly two years of war—highlighting a humanitarian crisis that is spiraling beyond control. In the midst of this devastation, Egyptian and Qatari intermediaries have renewed efforts to broker a ceasefire with Hamas, signaling regional concerns but exposing the fragility of peace initiatives that too often sideline American interests. Why Are Ceasefire Talks Failing While Human Suffering Mounts? Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasized extensive diplomatic exertions to revive a U.S.-proposed 60-day ceasefire aiming to secure hostage releases and open negotiations for a lasting peace. Yet,...