If there is no Gaza ceasefire the US will advance Saudi deal without Israel: Report

Blunt warning delivered: A senior US official condemned Israel's handling of ceasefire negotiations in a private meeting with captives' families, reported The Jerusalem Post. The official warned Washington's patience is wearing thin after months of stalled talks.

Saudi deal ultimatum: The representative revealed plans to proceed with a landmark Saudi agreement "even without Israeli involvement", framing the recent Houthi ceasefire deal as just the beginning.

Direct quote: "If Israel doesn't come to its senses, even the 'Deal of the Millennium' will happen without it," the official stated, suggesting broader diplomatic consequences.

Families briefed: Multiple attendees confirmed the unusually harsh tone at Monday's meeting, where the official stressed Israel would face "a much heavier price" for prolonging the war.