The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will implement a humanitarian pause in several population centers across the Gaza Strip beginning Sunday morning and lasting until the evening, according to senior Israeli officials.

"I will make the solemn announcement at the United Nations General Assembly in September," President Macron said.

SINGAPORE, July 25 — Singapore has condemned the denial of humanitarian aid to Gaza, calling it a violation of international humanitarian law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Thursday described Israel’s military response as “unconscionable” and urged an immediate ceasefire.

In an interview with Le Monde, Samy Cohen, a political scientist and expert on defense matters and Israeli society, analyzes the choices behind the Israeli army's operations in the Gaza Strip.

How international condemnation of Israel gives Hamas hope and a reason to keep dragging its feet. Imagine that you are in control of a piece of territory and your people are suffering terribly and facing a hunger crisis.

"The prolonged suffering of innocent civilians in Gaza arising from the excessive Israeli military reaction to the terror attacks of Hamas since Oct 7, 2023, is unconscionable," said Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation denied that the government knew Hamas was planning to attack Israel, a claim that has left many divided.

An Israeli historian answers his critics and explains why his home country’s conduct in Gaza constitutes genocide.