Pakistan, July 13 -- Efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza are facing significant setbacks as negotiators remain divided over the scope of Israel's withdrawal from the region. Indirect talks, aimed at reaching a 60-day ceasefire, have stalled, with Palestinian and Israeli sources pointing to differing demands over territorial control. The United States has backed the proposal, hoping for a breakthrough soon, but disagreements persist between the sides. Despite this, the discussions continue in Doha, with hopes of an agreement still alive.

Meanwhile, violence in Gaza has intensified. On Saturday, 17 people were killed by Israeli gunfire while trying to receive food aid at a distribution center in Rafah. Medics reported that the victims we...