The US has rejected Hamas' demands as a Gaza truce hangs in the balance. Israel has cut off aid and electricity to Gaza in an effort to pressure Hamas. The group has stated that it is ready to release the last living Israeli-American hostage and hand over the remains of four other dual nationals, but the offer has been dismissed as impractical. The attacks by Hamas in October 2023 led to the deaths of over 1,200 people and the capture of 251 hostages. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant damage to infrastructure and displacement of Gaza's population.