Midday update

Good afternoon,

Here are the latest update from Israel's war on Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank:

• Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said the negotiations on the war in Gaza has reached a "critical" point. 
• Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said negotiations on the make-up of the Gaza Stabilisation Force remains ongoing. 
• German Chancellor Friedrich Merzi is set to depart on Saturday for his visits to Israel and Jordan since taking office in May. 
• Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates warned Israel against partially opening Gaza's crossing to Egypt. 
• US President Donald Trump will name of two Gaza authorities under his peace plan during Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit this month.