Overview

• Macron told a security forum that European states should harden their stance on Israel over Gaza, keep sanctions on the table and consider recognizing a Palestinian state under six conditions
• Israel’s foreign ministry rejected claims of a humanitarian blockade as a “blatant lie” and insists aid continues to enter Gaza
• Last week Israel partially eased its two-month blockade on Gaza to allow limited food and medical deliveries during severe shortages
• German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said future weapons shipments to Israel will depend on assessments of Gaza’s humanitarian conditions
• France and Saudi Arabia will co-host a UN conference in June to revive talks on a two-state solution