As France prepares to airdrop another 36 tonnes of aid into Gaza by next week, more than 100 NGOs have accused Israel of "weaponising" relief supplies. They say new registration rules have left goods stuck in Jordan and Egypt while Palestinians face starvation.

Members of the United Nations Security Council — notably the United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Greece and Slovenia — have rejected Israel’s plan to expand its operations in Gaza. This position was conveyed in a video released by the countries and seen by SaharaReporters on Sunday.

"The recent announcement by the Israeli government of a military occupation of northern Gaza, if implemented, would be a disaster and an escalation, with Israeli hostages and Gaza’s civilian population once again the first victims," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday condemned Israel’s plan to expand its operations and take control of Gaza City as a “disaster” and a path to 'permanent war.'

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemns Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City, calling it an unhelpful escalation.

France on Monday called on the European Union to pressure Israel to agree to a two-state solution with the Palestinians, the latest escalation from the French as they seek an end to the deadly Gaza war days after pledging to recognize Palestine as a state.

On Monday, El Al pilots reported that an air traffic controller at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport shouted “Free Palestine” over the intercom as their plane taxied to the runway.Tension escalated between France and Israel after French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September.

Canada, France and Britain had been among the first and loudest to express support for Israel after the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas

A protester opposing Israel's involvement in the Tour de France was intercepted by security after attempting to disrupt Stage 11 of the prestigious cycling race in Toulouse.