Overview

• Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said formal recognition of a Palestinian state will follow negotiations; he insisted the process must start now to break the current deadlock.
• Wadephul warned that Germany will impose diplomatic measures if Israel undertakes any unilateral annexation of Palestinian territories.
• Britain, France and Canada have each signaled plans to recognize Palestinian statehood at the U.N. General Assembly in September, reflecting a coordinated Western approach.
• Israel’s Foreign Ministry rejected Canada’s announcement as a “reward for Hamas” that undermines efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostages’ release.
• Gaza health authorities report the civilian death toll has topped 60,000, with starvation and malnutrition intensifying international calls for urgent humanitarian relief.