Gaza News Live: France secures Palestinian Authority reform pledges, Abbas condemns October 7 attack

France has secured new Palestinian Authority (PA) commitments to reform, and PA President Mahmoud Abbas has condemned the October 7 Hamas attack while pledging further reforms, Israel National News said in a report. These pledges, which French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly received and which France views as 'unprecedented', were made ahead of a pivotal international conference focusing on regional developments, including the future of Gaza.

A Houthi chief issued a warning to foreign embassies located in Tel Aviv, advising them to relocate from areas proximal to what the Houthis define as 'legitimate targets,' and threatened additional missile attacks against Israel, Israel National News said in a report. These actions by the Houthi movement, which include previous missile and drone attacks targeting Israel, are stated by the group to be in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and in response to Israel's military operations there.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has issued his first condemnation of Hamas's October 7 attack, conveying the criticism in a letter to Saudi and French leaders, The Times of Israel said in a report. This development comes as Saudi Arabia and France prepare to host a United Nations conference next week, which is aimed at enhancing the prospects for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and other unspecified countries have jointly imposed sanctions on individuals identified as far-right Israeli government ministers, reflecting a tougher position from these nations towards Israel in light of the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, The New York Times said in a report. This coordinated action is reportedly a response to the severe conditions and challenges in delivering humanitarian aid within the Gaza Strip. The move by these key allies underscores increasing international pressure on Israel concerning the humanitarian consequences of the situation in Gaza.

The United Kingdom, alongside other nations, has enacted sanctions against Israeli government ministers, reportedly due to Israel's military operations in Gaza and increased Israeli settler violence and activity in the West Bank, Sky News said in a report. These punitive measures, typically involving asset freezes and travel bans, signify a policy difference with the current United States administration under President Donald Trump, which has not sanctioned Israeli ministers in this manner, although the US has previously issued sanctions against specific Israeli settlers.

The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday imposed sanctions on five individuals and five entities located across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, AP said in a report. These entities and individuals are accused by the US Treasury of being prominent financial supporters of Hamas’ military wing, allegedly operating under the pretense of conducting humanitarian work in the Gaza Strip and globally. Among those sanctioned is the Gaza-based Al Weam Charitable Society, which the US Treasury accuses of being controlled by Hamas, along with its executive director, Muhammad Sami Muhammad.

A growing sentiment within the Israeli public favors ending the ongoing war, with this shift largely driven by deep concern for the well-being and return of hostages held in Gaza, as per a report in BBC News. This desire to conclude the conflict is reportedly more influenced by the hostage situation than by broader considerations regarding the situation in Gaza itself.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that 'great progress' has been made in negotiations for a hostage deal related to Gaza, but tempered this by stating, 'It's early to give hope,' Israel National News said in a report. This development occurs amid continuous, primarily indirect, negotiations between Israel and Hamas, which are mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States. Previous rounds of talks have reportedly stalled over key demands, including Hamas's insistence on a permanent ceasefire and a complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, conditions Israel has previously rejected.

Israel launched an attack on the Yemeni port city of Hodeida, a location identified as key to aid delivery in the region, amidst several developments related to Gaza, AP said in a report. The Israeli military also reported intercepting a projectile fired from the Gaza Strip, and Palestinians stated that Israeli forces had opened fire. Separately, organizers of a Gaza-bound aid ship described the detention of activists as arbitrary, and a Spanish activist deported by Israel criticized the interception of a Gaza-bound boat. In other developments, the remains of a Thai hostage who had been held in Gaza are to be returned to Thailand. Additionally, Israel stated that the U.K. is sanctioning two of its Cabinet ministers, and Israeli police arrested a 13-year-old, accusing him of carrying out tasks for Iran. Activist Greta Thunberg also spoke out following her deportation by Israel.

University professor Nizam Salama encountered perilous conditions while trying to access an Israeli-approved aid point in southern Gaza on June 3, Reuters said in a report. Salama reported coming under fire on two occasions after leaving his family's tent and was also caught in a desperate crowd of hungry people at the aid site. Despite his efforts, he was unable to obtain any aid and had to leave empty-handed, illustrating the severe risks and challenges civilians endure in Gaza to secure essential supplies.

A recent poll conducted by Hebrew University's aChord Center revealed that 64% of Israelis believe there is no necessity for additional media coverage regarding the suffering of individuals in Gaza, Haaretz said in a report. The same poll indicated that 41% of respondents perceived news reports on Israeli channels 12 and 13 concerning the situation in Gaza as biased in favor of Gazans.

A funeral was held in Khan Younis, Gaza, for 19 people killed in Israeli airstrikes that targeted tents sheltering displaced individuals, AP said in a report on June 10, 2025. The information was part of an AP video delivery log detailing footage of the funeral.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has appealed to the Chief Rabbis of Israel to declare a day of fasting and prayer for the hostages currently held, a move intended to seek spiritual intervention for their release, Israel National News said in a report. This call from the head of state emphasizes a traditional religious response amidst the ongoing crisis concerning the captives, understood to be primarily those held in Gaza.

The United Kingdom has sanctioned two far-right Israeli ministers, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, with a travel ban due to their comments concerning Gaza, BBC said in a report. These sanctions were reportedly imposed in response to statements attributed to the ministers, including advocating for the emigration of Palestinians from Gaza and the re-establishment of Israeli settlements in the territory. This action by the UK government occurs amid international scrutiny of policies and rhetoric related to Gaza.

An organization named the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, supported by Israel and the United States, commenced food package distribution in Gaza in late May 2025, implementing a new approach to aid delivery, as per a report in Reuters. This new model is strongly opposed by the United Nations, which deems it inadequate, unsafe, and in breach of humanitarian impartiality principles. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation was reportedly established following Israel's imposition of comprehensive restrictions on the territory.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola addressed the war in Gaza during his acceptance speech upon receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester on Monday, stating the conflict "hurts my whole body," Reuters said in a report. The article notes the war erupted after Hamas-led militants took 251 hostages and killed 1,200 people, most of them civilians, in an attack on October 7, 2023.

Palestinians alleged that 20 people were killed near an aid distribution point in Gaza, but the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) countered that its troops fired at Gazans who posed a threat and that the reported death toll was inconsistent with IDF data, The Times of Israel said in a report. Separately, a rocket launched from northern Gaza was intercepted, and the IDF also stated it had destroyed 1,200 alleged terror sites in a Khan Younis suburb.

Israel launched an attack on the Yemeni port city of Hodeida, amid several ongoing developments concerning Gaza, AP said in a report. Organizers of a Gaza aid ship have termed the detention of activists as arbitrary, and the remains of a Thai hostage previously held in Gaza are set to be returned to Thailand. A Spanish activist, deported by Israel, criticized the interception of a Gaza-bound boat. The Israeli military reported intercepting a projectile fired from the Gaza Strip. Separately, Palestinians alleged that Israeli forces fired towards a crowd near an aid distribution site in Gaza, resulting in three fatalities. Additionally, a French foreign minister stated that a detained French activist has signed an expulsion order and will leave Israel, and activist Greta Thunberg has also reportedly been deported by Israel.

Palestinian health officials and witnesses in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, assert that Israeli forces fired towards crowds approaching a food distribution point early Tuesday, leading to three fatalities and numerous injuries, AP says in a report. The Israeli military countered that its troops fired warning shots at individuals they identified as suspects who were advancing towards them. The aid distribution point was reportedly run by an Israeli and U.S.-supported group, and the UN has rejected a new aid system mentioned in connection with such efforts.

Low-cost airline EasyJet announced an extension of its flight cancellations to Tel Aviv, Israel, now lasting through July 2024, with services not expected to resume until at least August, Haaretz said in a report. The airline, which has not operated flights to Tel Aviv since early 2024, attributes this continued suspension to ongoing security concerns in Israel stemming from the persistent Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. This decision underscores the sustained impact of the regional security situation on international air travel operations to the country.

Argentinian President Javier Milei plans to visit Israel in 2025, a trip that includes meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and families of hostages currently held in Gaza, Haaretz said in a report. This visit is notable as Milei is reportedly only the third foreign leader to travel to Israel in 2025, a period marked by a decline in such visits following the onset of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza in October 2023 and subsequent international scrutiny over the humanitarian situation in the Strip.

Reports indicate that seventeen individuals were killed by the Israeli Army near a GHF aid site in Gaza, Haaretz said in a report. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has subsequently stated that this incident is currently under review.

Activists from the Gaza-bound aid ship 'Madleen' are detained in an Israeli prison located in Ramla, Reuters says in a report. The activists were taken into custody after their vessel attempted to break the naval blockade imposed on the war-torn Gaza Strip. Reuters is providing a live production showing the exterior of the detention facility on June 10, 2025, between 09:07 GMT and 12:00 GMT.

Greta Thunberg and three other activists, who were part of a flotilla aiming to challenge the Gaza blockade, have agreed to deportation from Israel following their interception by Israeli authorities, Haaretz said in a report. This agreement means the activists will be removed from the country, thereby avoiding potential criminal charges or prolonged detention for attempting to breach maritime restrictions related to the Gaza Strip.

Omer Shem Tov, who was 20 years old and not particularly religious when taken hostage by Hamas, details how finding faith helped him survive 505 days in captivity in Gaza, The New York Times said in a report. His account of turning to religion as a coping mechanism during his prolonged ordeal provides a personal perspective on the experiences of hostages, occurring while negotiations for the release of approximately 120 individuals still held captive are ongoing and Israeli military operations continue in the region.

An Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) investigation has released findings concerning the battle at Kibbutz Erez during the Hamas infiltration on October 7th, 2023, concluding that the kibbutz remained in Israeli hands largely due to the bravery and decisive actions of local emergency squads and residents, Israel National News said in a report. The report also cited military shortcomings but highlighted that the actions of the local defenders prevented a greater tragedy.

More than 300 UK Foreign Office staff members had raised concerns about potential UK "complicity" in Israel's conduct in Gaza and were subsequently told to consider resigning if they disagreed with the government's policy on the issue, BBC said in a report. The concerns from this significant number of personnel highlight internal discussions within the Foreign Office regarding the UK's approach to the situation in Gaza.

A military investigation by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) found that the security chief at Erez, assisted by a neighboring kibbutz, prevented a massacre during the October 7th, 2023, attacks, Haaretz said in a report. The probe concluded that the conduct of the Erez security squad and its coordinator successfully thwarted Hamas's plans in that location during the wider assault originating from the Gaza Strip.

The conflict in Gaza continues with ongoing ceasefire and hostage negotiation talks mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, alongside persistent Israeli military operations in areas such as Rafah and Khan Younis, AP says in a report. These operations significantly impact civilians and infrastructure, while major challenges persist regarding the entry and distribution of humanitarian aid into Gaza, drawing international attention. The situation is creating intense political pressure on the Israeli government led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, Hamas leadership, and the US Administration under President Donald Trump, which is navigating complex diplomacy. The Gazan civilian population endures catastrophic humanitarian conditions.

Twelve activists involved in an international flotilla attempting to reach Gaza have arrived at Ben Gurion Airport and will be deported from Israel, Israel National News said in a report. Their arrival at the airport followed the docking of their ship at the Israeli port of Ashdod. The Israeli Foreign Ministry reportedly published a photo of activist Greta Thunberg next to an Israeli flag in connection with these events.