US Blames Macron’s Recognition of Palestine for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Collapse
Statehood commitments from the UK followed by Canada have joined Germany’s arms suspension, further isolating Israel in preparations for a broader Gaza offensive.
Overview
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said France’s July 24 pledge to recognize Palestinian statehood “emboldened” Hamas and triggered the breakdown of ceasefire talks that day.
- Washington formally exited the Doha negotiations on the same day, with special envoy Steve Witkoff declaring Hamas’s latest ceasefire proposals insincere.
- British Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announced that the UK will recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN in September unless Israel secures peace in Gaza, and Canada confirmed its intent to follow suit.
- Germany suspended all arms deliveries to Israel in protest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to expand military operations in Gaza.
- Israel approved plans for an expanded offensive in Gaza City after overruling internal army warnings, prompting Britain to call for increased humanitarian aid access.