Overview

• A U.N. report documented at least 1,373 Palestinians killed while seeking food since late May, including 859 near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation centers.
• On August 1, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff inspected military-protected GHF distribution sites to develop a plan for boosting food and medical deliveries.
• Hamas has cut off communications with mediators and will only resume ceasefire talks once hunger in Gaza is alleviated.
• The United States and Israel are shifting from partial hostage releases to demanding full liberation of captives and dismantling of Hamas’s military infrastructure.
• Families of Israeli hostages held an emergency protest in Tel Aviv, urging leadership to secure a comprehensive deal for the remaining captives.