The declaration was shared by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday. In a post on X, he said, "The time has come to end the war in Gaza. We - France, the United Kingdom and Germany - urge all parties to bring an end to the conflict by reaching an immediate ceasefire".
Israel and the US are exploring new ways to free hostages from Gaza after blaming Hamas for blocking a ceasefire deal. Prime Minister Netanyahu and US officials say Hamas is not acting in good faith, and both countries are now considering alternative strategies to end the conflict.
US President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Hamas for the breakdown of Gaza ceasefire talks, signalling support for Israel to escalate its military campaign, CNN reported.
According to the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and the Israel Police, the suspects -- men in their 20s -- were allegedly plotting to attack an eastern Jerusalem checkpoint using a car bomb, firearms, or an explosive-laden drone.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a post on X, said the move was a setback to regional stability and an insult to the victims of the October 7 Hamas attack.
Israeli leaders condemned French President Macron's decision to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it a reward for terrorism and a threat to Israel's security, according to The Jerusalem Post. They warned the move could empower Hamas and harm peace efforts.
Iran reaffirmed its right to enrich uranium ahead of a key meeting with European powers threatening new sanctions. The move follows recent Israel-US strikes and global criticism. Iran says talks with the US depend on trust-building, while denying any nuclear weapons intent, Al Jazeera report
The US has recalled its Gaza ceasefire negotiating team from Doha, citing Hamas' lack of cooperation, CNN reported. Diplomatic efforts now appear uncertain, while the humanitarian crisis worsens amid restricted aid and rising starvation. The US continues to back the Gaza Humanitarian Foundat
In a post on social media, Macron said, "The urgent thing today is that the war in Gaza stops and the civilian population is saved." He added, "Given its historic commitment to a just and sustainable peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the state of Palestine.
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a strongly worded statement categorically rejecting the claims of stopping humanitarian aid into Gaza. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Israel urged all organizations to cease echoing "Hamas' propaganda".
Calling on the global community to stop echoing "Hamas propaganda", he added, "The international community must stop playing along with Hamas propaganda, lies... and state firmly the demand for the immediate release of our hostages."
Major General (Res) Amir Baram, the Director General, of Israel's Ministry of Defence called upon COAS General Upendra Dwivedi, where the two held discussions on the geostrategic developments in the region, and explored avenues to further strengthen the bilateral Defence Cooperation betwe