France is calling on the European Union to pressure Israel to agree to a two-state solution with the Palestinians

"I will make the solemn announcement at the United Nations General Assembly in September," President Macron said.

Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon told Newsweek that France's move constituted a "reward for terrorism."

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday his country would formally recognise a Palestinian state during a UN meeting in September, the most powerful European nation to announce such a move.While France would be the most significant European power to recognise a Palestinian state,

"For us, this is a victory. But we have to say: without all the hostages coming home, it’s not a full victory. And that’s also why we brought Ofer to

Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman on scrutiny of humanitarian efforts in the Strip, the ripple effects of France's intended declaration of a Palestinian state, and a Shabbat miracle The post Daily Briefing July 28: Day 661 – Flood,

Israel will coordinate airdrops of aid into Gaza from foreign countries in the coming days, an Israeli security official confirmed to ABC News.

"The humanitarian catastrophe that we are witnessing in Gaza must end now," a joint statement from the three countries reads.