Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez welcomes French decision to recognize a State of Palestine.

Netanyahu:

French decision to recognize the State of Palestine rewards terror.

Hamas:

We welcome Macron’s intent to recognize Palestine and urge Europe to follow.

France’s stance shows growing global support for our cause and Israel’s failure to hide the truth.

Syria received the first batch of Turkish EJDER 6x6 armored personnel carriers.

— Carries 12 personnel (2 crew + 10).
— Remote-controlled weapons up to 90 mm turret.
— 6x6 drive, off-road capable, 110+ km/h speed.
— Modular: APC, IFV, ATGM, command, medevac, etc.

The clashes between Thailand and Cambodia continue with mutual artillery and tank fire in the border areas.

NEW: An internal analysis by USAID found no evidence of systematic theft of U.S.-funded humanitarian aid by Hamas.

Source: Reuters

Cambodian army launched multiple rocket attacks into Thailand.

NEW: Thailand reported that the number of civilians evacuated from its border with Cambodia climbed to 138,000 on Friday, as deadly cross-border strikes between the two countries continued.

NEW: Cambodia launched BM-21 rocket attacks on Thailand's Surin and Ubon Ratchathani provinces, killing at least 12 people, including civilians and a soldier, and injuring dozens. In response, the Thai Air Force carried out F-16 strikes on Cambodian military targets.

Thai Foreign Minister:

Cambodia must stop the violence on the border before dialogue can take place. We seek bilateral negotiations and our doors are open. We do not need mediation from a third country and are fully committed to a peaceful resolution of this conflict.

Marco Rubio:

The United States strongly rejects Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly.

Thai Army FPV drones hit Cambodian positions along the border.

NEW: Zelensky says Ukraine needs to cover financing gap of $40B next year.

Zelensky says his defence team working on up to $30B drone deal with U.S.

Zelensky:

Ten Patriot air defense systems are being funded.

Zelensky:

The negotiating teams of Ukraine and Russia discussed a leaders' summit, and there is progress toward holding the meeting in some format.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson:

Meeting with the E3 countries is an opportunity for them to correct their positions on Iran’s nuclear issue.

French diplomatic source:

We will re-impose sanctions on Iran if we do not reach an agreement in early September.

Source: Al Arabiya

French diplomatic source:

France will not hesitate to raise the issue of Iran's regional behaviour and missile programme during the talks.

Source: Al Hadath

Ukraine reported shooting down 54 of the 61 Russian drones launched overnight.

In total, Russia carried out 63 air attacks – including 2 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles and 61 Shahed attack drones, along with several decoy drones. Seven drones hit targets in four regions, while debris from intercepted drones fell in two other areas.

NEW: Al Shabaab militants launched a counteroffensive toward Sabiid and Caanoole in Somalia, with initial reports indicating that the militants overran government positions in the area.