When Israel launched its controversial US-backed aid plan for Gaza, it aimed to stop Hamas’s alleged profiteering from the seizure and sale of humanitarian supplies.

"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.

France defended its decision to recognise Palestinian statehood amid domestic and international criticism on Friday, including against the charge that the move plays into the hands of militant group Hamas.

While the international community criticizes the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a middle east expert says the U.S.- and Israel-backed organization is taking the power away from Hamas.

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.

The military wing is struggling to pay fighters, while the Gaza government Hamas has long run is cutting services and salaries for police and ministry employees.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared he is open to a permanent end to the Gaza war—but only if Hamas fully disarms and Gaza is completely demilitarized. Speaking after a 60-day ceasefire with Hamas,

President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize the state of Palestine as part of Paris' "historical commitment to a just and durable peace in the Middle East."

If Pope Leo truly believes in protecting innocent life, he should be the first to demand the dismantling of Hamas’s terror infrastructure. He should demand the release of hostages. He should call for international prosecution of Hamas’s leaders for crimes against humanity.

A BBC report has concluded that a documentary about the lives of children in Gaza breached editorial guidelines on accuracy. The film was pulled from iPlayer in February after it emerged the 13-year-old narrator was the son of a Hamas official.

US President Donald Trump has urged Palestinian militant group Hamas to agree to his final proposal of a ceasefire that "Israel has agreed to" ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington next week.