Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government was considering “alternative options” to ceasefire talks with Hamas after it and the U.S. recalled their negotiating teams.

Both Israel and Hamas are facing pressure at home and abroad to reach a deal following almost two years of war, with the humanitarian situation inside Gaza deteriorating.

The United Nations and experts say that Palestinians in Gaza are at risk of famine, with reports of increasing numbers of people dying from causes related to malnutrition.

"The humanitarian catastrophe that we are witnessing in Gaza must end now," a joint statement from the three countries reads.

Israel will allow foreign countries to parachute aid into Gaza starting on Friday, Israeli army radio quoted a military official as saying. An Israeli military spokesperson did not immediately reply to a Reuters request for comment on the report.

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

France has announced it will recognize the state of Palestine, a move that could shift discussions about the Middle East's future

Plus: Hundreds of people have been killed in recent weeks trying to reach food, mostly in mass shootings by Israeli soldiers.

Israel will allow Arab countries to again conduct airdrops of aid into Gaza as the humanitarian situation in the enclave continues to worsen

Israel is set to permit parachute aid deliveries to the blockaded Gaza Strip. People in Gaza have been gripped by hunger and disease during Israel’s military offensive following the October 7 Hamas attacks.