FM Sa'ar tells Canadian counterpart Israel accepted ceasefire and hostage deal, but Hamas refused. He warns "strong diplomatic attacks" and "unilateral steps by France" embolden Hamas and undermine peace efforts.

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

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff cut short indirect talks with the militant group in Doha this week, while Benjamin Netanhayu has said Israel will consider "alternative options" to bring home the October 7 hostages.

Emmanuel Macron’s position on a Palestinian state “doesn’t matter,” President Donald Trump said after the French president announced he would recognise the war-torn territory as a state. The US president hit out at Mr Macron saying that although he was a “good guy… it’s not going to change anything”.

Hamas said it is seeking an end to the war and the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid as it is expected to announce a decision on a new U.S. ceasefire proposal to which U.S. President Donald ...