US, Israel Condemn France's Palestine Recognition Plan

US, Israel condemn France's Palestine recognition plan

France's decision to formally recognize Palestinian statehood continues to garner worldwide attention. The US and Israel are the strongest critics, while the move was hailed in the Middle East and by European countries that have already taken the step. Meanwhile, a Reuters report suggests a USAID analysis found no massive theft of Gaza aid. This blog is a roundup of developments in Israel, Gaza and the wider Middle East on Friday, July 25.

Israel, U.S. pull out of Gaza ceasefire talks as Macron says France will recognize a Palestinian state

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that his country will soon recognize a Palestinian state, a decision that Israel condemned. The news came as talks seeking a ceasefire in Gaza were halted when the U.S. and Israel recalled their delegations.

Macron Says France Will Recognise Palestine As A State

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza.

Israel and US condemn ‘reckless’ French decision to recognise Palestine, as Gaza talks break down

The collapse in the ceasefire negotiations comes as Israel faces increasing global pressure over reports of mass starvation in Gaza and the shooting deaths of civilians trying to get aid.

US cuts short its Gaza ceasefire talks and accuses Hamas of lacking 'good faith'

The United States is cutting short its Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar, saying the latest response from Hamas “shows a lack of desire" to reach a deal

Trump envoy Witkoff says US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks as Hamas lacks 'good faith'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said Thursday the U.S.