The Latest Breaking News from Israel

US president claims such a deal may be reached in ‘next couple of weeks’

President Emmanuel Macron has warned France could harden its position against Israel, including potential sanctions on Israeli settlers, if humanitarian aid to Gaza remains blocked. His comments come as a new US-backed ceasefire proposal emerged to end the devastating 20-month conflict.

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The EU is Israel’s biggest trading partner – and that gives it leverage to finally change the course of this brutal war, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition plans second sailing after earlier attempt saw ship targeted in drone attack.

Israel has agreed to the deal, according to the US, but Hamas said it does not meet its demands and is under discussion.

The opposition's foreign affairs spokeswoman Michaelia Cash is calling on the PM to travel to Israel after he criticised the state for blocking aid into Gaza.

Dozens of people remain at the medical centre, the last functioning hospital in the north of the Palestinian territory.