Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Cindy McCain, CEO of the World Food Program, in Jerusalem to discuss humanitarian aid to Gaza. Separately, Israel presented its "red lines" for post-war Gaza to President Trump at the White House last night, according to reports. During the meeting in Jerusalem, Netanyahu and McCain emphasized the importance of protecting against hunger and malnutrition in Gaza. They noted an increase in humanitarian aid entering Gaza over the past month and agreed to enhance efforts to accelerate and preserve the entry of humanitarian goods, ensuring aid reaches vulnerable populations solely for civilian use. The IDF also reported ongoing operations in Gaza's Zeitoun neighborhood for the seventh time, with commanders stating the area will be fully destroyed to prevent terrorists from returning. France is considering opening an embassy in Ramallah following its recognition of a Palestinian state next month, according to Emmanuel Macron’s Middle East advisor, Ofer Bronchtein. Bronchtein stated that a stable Palestinian state is in Israel's interest and that the October 7 massacre would not have occurred if such a state had existed. He also indicated efforts to prevent an escalation in Gaza City and noted that Israel might face international sanctions, though Paris hopes to avoid them. Reports also indicate that the bodies of two individuals were rescued from a strip for testing, with final identification undergoing at Abu Kabir. Meanwhile, the Global Sumud flotilla plans to launch 50 ships toward Gaza on August 31 to challenge Israel's blockade, an operation expected to be more complex for the Israeli Navy than previous attempts. Concerns have been raised regarding social media posts by Dr. Ahmed Al-Farra, head of Pediatrics at Gaza's Nasser Hospital, with accusations of indoctrinating toddlers into terrorist ideology. One post featured a pediatrician stating, "Our women are Mujahideen....and martyrdom protects," alongside a photo of a small child. Discussions regarding potential locations for a French embassy in Ramallah have highlighted streets and squares named after individuals involved in past attacks against Israelis, including Yahya Ayyash and Dalal Mughrabi.
