In response to the blockade, a flotilla of activists and celebrities is set to sail for Gaza on August 31 to deliver humanitarian aid.

His call for a UN mission follows France's recent move to recognize Palestine as a state, a stance that has garnered support from other nations like Canada and the UK.

Australian Prime Minister Antony Albanese emphasized that a two-state solution remains humanity's best hope for breaking the cycle of violence in the Middle East and alleviating suffering in Gaza.

Amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis, the health ministry in Gaza reported five deaths due to malnutrition in just the past 24 hours, highlighting the dire conditions faced by civilians.

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed a UN-mandated stabilization mission for Gaza, criticizing Israel's military strategy as a 'foreseen disaster' and calling for an immediate permanent ceasefire to end the ongoing conflict.

This proposed mission aims to combat terrorism, stabilize Gaza, and support its population, with a specific focus on disarming and demilitarizing Hamas.

Macron's comments come in the wake of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reaffirmation that military operations are essential for defeating Hamas, despite the ongoing suffering of both hostages and civilians in Gaza.

Macron highlighted that credible groundwork for this coalition has been laid with Saudi Arabia, resulting in a unanimous call for Hamas's disarmament and the release of hostages.

France plans to formally recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September as part of a broader collective effort.

The death toll from malnutrition and famine in Gaza has tragically reached 222, including 101 children, over 22 months of military operations.

The Qatari Prime Minister condemned the deliberate targeting of Al-Jazeera journalists by Israel, following the deaths of five employees during an Israeli attack.

The UN has condemned the Israeli military for killing six Palestinian journalists in Gaza, labeling it a severe violation of international humanitarian law.