Overview
- The United States recalled its negotiating team from Doha after accusing Hamas of showing no willingness to agree to a truce.
- France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, announced he will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September.
- France, the United Kingdom and Germany issued a joint statement calling for an immediate end to hostilities, unfettered aid access and a negotiated two-state solution.
- Israel is considering alternative measures to secure the release of hostages after ceasefire discussions fell apart.
- UNRWA reports that one in five children in Gaza suffers malnutrition and describes civilians as “walking corpses” as the humanitarian crisis worsens.