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Published 07/09/2025Published July 9, 2025last updated 07/09/2025last updated July 9, 2025US President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met for the second day in a row to discuss the release of hostages. French President Macron urged UK lawmakers to recognize Palestinian statehood. DW has more:
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The UN has warned that fuel shortages will further escalate the humanitarian crises in GazaImage: Dawoud Abu Alkas/REUTERSWhat you need to know
- Benjamin Netanyahuand Donald Trump met a second time to discuss securing the release of all hostages in Gaza
- France's Macron has urged UK parliamentarians to recognize Palestinian statehood
- The UN has warned of critical fuel shortages in Gaza
Here are the headlines from around Gaza, Israel and the wider Middle East on Wednesday, July 9.
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UN pleads for fuel for Gaza
The United Nations humanitarian office, OCHA said the fuel shortage crisis in Gaza had reached a critical point, with "virtually no additional accessible stocks left."
"We need fuel urgently and we need it in large quantities to power the most essential parts, notably water desalination, hospitals and telecommunications," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.
Fuel is required for running hospitals, ambulances and desalination of water among other vital functions, the statement said.
Gazans demand peace after hospital director killed in strike
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Skip next section Trump, Netanyahu talk about freeing hostages07/09/2025July 9, 2025
Trump, Netanyahu talk about freeing hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump for the second time Wednesday.
Netanyahu said their focus was on efforts to free hostages held in Gaza, and said he was determined to "eliminate" the capabilities of Hamas.
The two leaders also spoke about "thegreat victory we achieved over Iran," Netanyahu said.
This was their second meeting in two days during Netanyahu's visit to the US to discuss the situation in Gaza.
Trump has said a ceasefire deal looks likely soon, and the US envoy to the Middle East said Israel and Hamas were close to an agreement.
Qatar is hosting a delegation from both sides for indirect talks on a ceasefire.
Push for Gaza ceasefire gains pace
At the same time, Netanyahu announced that he had nominated Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Skip next section Welcome to our coverage07/09/2025July 9, 2025
Welcome to our coverage
Hello and welcome to DW's coverage of developments in the Middle East on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US President Donald Trump for the second time, and the two discussed securing the release of all hostages in Gaza.
Meanwhile, French President Macron called on Britain to recognize the state of Palestine.
The United Nations said Israel's blockade of Gaza has reached a critical point and pleaded for fuel to power vital functions.
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