The United States was earlier THIS WEEK  upbeat that talks on a ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza could still reach an agreement between Hamas and Israel in time for the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which begins TOMORROW. Negotiators from Hamas, Qatar and Egypt - but not Israel - were still trying to secure a 40-day ceasefire in talks in Cairo, Egypt but YESTERDAY Hamas announced that its delegation had left Egypt without agreement accusing Israel of thwarting efforts to conclude a ceasefire. Further talks are expected next week. This all unfolded as Gaza's humanitarian crisis prompted South Africa to once again ask the International Court court of Justice for new emergency measures that will allow aid to flow to Palestinian civilians who are facing starvation. Sebenzile Nkambule spoke to Anthoni Van Nieuwkerk, Professor of International Relations at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs...