Ceasefire Negotiations Strained as US Senate Blocks ICC Sanctions Bill

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- The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is in its second week.
- Hamas released seven hostages for nearly 300 Palestinians.
- Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is accused of obstructing ceasefire negotiations.
- Netanyahu's political survival relies on Bezalel Smotrich, who threatens to topple the government.
- Donald Trump suggested relocating Gaza's residents to Egypt or Jordan.
- Democrats blocked a bill sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC).
- UN experts warned sanctions could undermine the international legal order.
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