French media maintained a strong focus on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza throughout the day, with NGOs and the World Food Programme warning of mass famine and emphasizing the use of hunger as a war crime. Reports also highlighted the severe water shortages affecting the population. Domestically, the controversial Duplomb law remained a key topic, propelled by a massive petition and government discussions. The corruption trial of Culture Minister Rachida Dati continued to draw significant attention, marked by her critical remarks against magistrates. By the late afternoon and evening, international coverage shifted to the Ukraine conflict, as new negotiations commenced in Istanbul. Ukraine proposed a direct summit between Presidents Zelensky and Putin before the end of August. Concurrently, reports emerged of an asymmetric trade agreement taking shape between the EU and the United States, aiming to avert a trade war.