Israel will coordinate airdrops of aid into Gaza from foreign countries in the coming days, an Israeli security official confirmed to ABC News.

"The most basic needs of the civilian population, including access to water and food, must be met without any further delay," they said.

Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon told Newsweek that France's move constituted a "reward for terrorism."

French President Emmanuel Macron said his country would recognize the state of Palestine, becoming the first G7 nation to do so.

"Di urgent need today na for di war in Gaza to end and for di civilian population to be rescued. Peace dey possible. We need immediate ceasefire, di release of all hostages, and massive humanitarian ...