French media extensively covered the Israeli security cabinet's approval of a plan to control and occupy the Gaza Strip throughout August 8th. International reactions quickly followed, with the UN demanding an immediate halt to the plan and Germany suspending arms exports. By late afternoon, France issued a firm condemnation of the proposed occupation, stating it would worsen the catastrophic humanitarian situation. Domestically, the escalating heatwave became a primary concern, leading meteorologists to extend orange alerts to 28 departments across southern and central France, with temperatures expected to reach up to 43°C. The Aude wildfire, though "fixed," continued to be reported, and the arrest of a suspect in a mayor's aggression received attention. In a significant late-day development, US President Donald Trump announced a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15th to mediate on the Ukraine war.