Overview

• Marco Rubio said ceasefire negotiations with Hamas collapsed the day France announced it would recognise Palestinian statehood.
• Washington’s special envoy Steve Witkoff withdrew from Doha talks after accusing Hamas of acting in bad faith.
• The UK has pledged to recognise a Palestinian state by September if Israel secures a Gaza truce, with Canada signalling a parallel commitment.
• Germany suspended all arms deliveries to Israel after its cabinet approved an expanded plan for a full occupation of the Gaza Strip.
• Israel approved an intensified military offensive to occupy Gaza City, worsening civilian shortages, complicating relief efforts.