In a bid to help bring peace in Palestine as the Israel-Hamas war rages on, three European countries have announced that they will recognise an independent Palestinian state. In response, Israel has recalled its ambassadors from Ireland and Norway, and said they would do the same for Spain. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has escalated into a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with widespread food shortages, security challenges, and significant civilian displacement. The United Nations has warned of an imminent collapse of humanitarian operations, while international legal actions and continued military engagements exacerbate the dire situation. Here are top 5 developments from the Israel-Hamas war: Norway recognises Palestine state: Norway, Ireland and Spain have recognised an independent Palestinian state. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said he hopes the move will help to bring peace with Israel. In response, Israel has said it will recall its ambassadors to the three countries. Suspension of Food Distribution: The United Nations has halted food distribution in Rafah due to severe shortages and a deteriorating security situation, exacerbated by Israel’s military operations. The UN warns that humanitarian efforts in Gaza are on the brink of collapse. Aid Delivery Challenges: Aid delivery has faced numerous obstacles, including closed land crossings and issues with a new US floating pier project intended to facilitate aid entry. Recently, aid trucks were looted where a Palestinian man was killed. Distribution have been inconsistent, leading to a critical shortage of supplies. UN has been looking for different ways to supply food. Israel modifies Rafah invasion plan: Israeli authorities have incorporated many changes into their plans for invading Rafah, Biden administration official has said. These modifications meet concerns raised by the US about deepening an operation in an area that has been flooded with Palestinian refugees during the seven-month war, according to the official. Humanitarian Crisis: The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire, with nearly half the population facing severe hunger and potential famine. The crisis has worsened since Israel's incursion into Rafah, significantly hindering aid efforts. Many families are struggling with insufficient food and water.
