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US Withdraws From Gaza Ceasefire Talks as France Moves to Recognize Palestine

European governments are demanding urgent humanitarian corridors with a two-state framework following the ceasefire collapse

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.