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Published 08/01/2025Published August 1, 2025last updated 08/01/2025last updated August 1, 2025German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is visiting the occupied West Bank for talks with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. Meanwhile, US special envoy Steve Witkoff is in the Gaza Strip. DW has the latest.
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After meeting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu (right) on Thursday, German Foreign Minister Wadehpul (left) is traveling to the occupied West BankImage: Michael Kappeler/dpa/picture allianceWhat you need to know
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is set to hold talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the occupied West Bank
- United States special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff is visiting the Gaza Strip
Welcome to DW's coverage of developments in the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on Friday, August 1. You can catch up on Thursday's developments here.
08/01/2025August 1, 2025
Welcome to our coverage
Hello and welcome to our coverage of developments in the continuing conflict in the Middle East on Friday, August 1.
After warning Israel on Thursday to do more to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip or face increasing international isolation, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will today travel to the occupied West Bank for talks with Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority.
Elsewhere, US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is also in the region and is set to visit Gaza alongside the US ambassor to Israel, Mike Huckabee.
Meanwhile, there are renewed reports of Palestinians being shot and killed by Israeli troops while trying to access food and aid.
And if you missed anything, you can catch up on yesterday's developments here.
https://p.dw.com/p/4yMkk
