US special envoy Steve Witkoff has abruptly cut short talks aimed at reaching a truce in the Israel-Gaza conflict. The decision comes as Israel’s war on Gaza continues to escalate, with 62 people killed and 140 injured in just 24 hours.
France has pledged to formally recognize Palestine in September, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised to discuss urgent action with European leaders to stop the killing and provide aid to Gaza. However, US envoy Witkoff has blamed Hamas for the breakdown in ceasefire talks, prompting criticism from human rights groups.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening, with UNICEF warning that malnutrition among children is reaching catastrophic levels. The United Nations has called for immediate and large-scale access to aid, but its efforts have been hindered by Israeli restrictions on access.
In a separate development, Spain has strongly condemned Israel’s vote on annexing the West Bank, warning it undermines international law and ignores commitments made since the Madrid Conference and Oslo Process.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/7/24/live-hamas-submits-gaza-truce-response-as-israel-continues-deadly-assault