Ceasefire Talks Collapse Amid Renewed Rocket Exchanges
November 5, 2025 | Jerusalem / Gaza City:
Efforts to broker a new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have broken down, triggering fresh rocket fire and heightening fears of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East. The United Nations has urgently appealed for a humanitarian corridor to allow aid into the besieged Gaza Strip, where civilians are facing severe shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies.
Mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States confirmed that negotiations in Cairo collapsed late Tuesday night. Both sides accused each other of violating truce conditions — with Israel citing Hamas rocket launches and Hamas condemning Israeli airstrikes on civilian zones.
⚠️ UN Calls for Immediate Humanitarian Access
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave concern over the worsening situation in Gaza, urging both parties to respect international humanitarian law.
“The people of Gaza are enduring unimaginable suffering. Humanitarian access must be granted immediately and unconditionally,” Guterres said during a press briefing at the UN headquarters in New York.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF also reported that Gaza’s healthcare system is collapsing, with hospitals operating at less than 30% capacity and fuel supplies nearly depleted.
💥 Rocket Fire and Airstrikes Intensify
According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Hamas militants launched over 70 rockets overnight toward Ashkelon, Sderot, and Be’er Sheva. Israel’s Iron Dome defense system intercepted most rockets, though several struck residential areas, injuring at least four civilians.
In retaliation, Israel carried out airstrikes targeting Hamas command centers and tunnel networks in northern Gaza. Palestinian authorities reported 28 deaths, including women and children, in the latest wave of strikes.
“This is collective punishment against innocent civilians,” said Hamas spokesperson Fawzi Barhoum, vowing to continue “resistance against occupation.”
💰 Global Oil Prices Surge as Markets React
The renewed conflict has rattled global markets. Brent crude oil prices surged 4% to $92 per barrel, reflecting investor fears of supply disruptions across the Middle East — a key oil-exporting region.
Market analysts warn that if hostilities expand toward the Strait of Hormuz, oil could surpass $100 per barrel, potentially triggering a global energy shock.
“Investors are extremely sensitive to any Middle East escalation. This conflict could reshape global oil flows if it continues,” said Daniel Hsu, Chief Energy Analyst at Global Insight Partners.
🌐 Diplomatic Pressure Builds
The United States, Egypt, and Qatar are urging both parties to agree to a temporary humanitarian truce to resume dialogue. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the need for restraint and renewed diplomacy:
“We call on all sides to cease hostilities and prioritize the safety of civilians. The region cannot afford another endless cycle of violence.”
Israeli officials, however, maintain that any truce must include verifiable guarantees from Hamas to stop rocket attacks and release hostages held in Gaza.
😔 The Humanitarian Toll
The Gaza Health Ministry reports more than 2,500 casualties since hostilities reignited last month. Thousands of families have been displaced, while critical infrastructure — including schools and hospitals — lies in ruins.
Human rights organizations warn that without an immediate ceasefire, a regional spillover could draw in Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iranian-backed militias, further destabilizing the region.
🕯️ The Road Ahead
As diplomatic efforts stall and violence intensifies, the collapse of Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks marks a dangerous turning point. The UN’s call for a humanitarian corridor underscores the urgency of action, but the lack of trust between both sides threatens to plunge the Middle East into deeper chaos.
The world watches closely as Gaza’s humanitarian crisis worsens — and global oil markets brace for the fallout.
