Overview

• Vance said the U.S. and U.K. share the goal of ending the Gaza conflict despite differing views on state recognition.
• He reiterated that the United States has no plans to recognize a Palestinian state due to the lack of a functional government.
• The U.K., France, and Canada announced plans to recognize a state of Palestine at the U.N. this year if Israel agrees to a Gaza ceasefire and governance reforms.
• Israel’s security cabinet approved a plan to occupy Gaza City by October 7 to dismantle Hamas and install a non-militant civilian administration.
• The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has delivered more than 109 million meals to Gazan civilians since May 26.