Hamas: Israel pursuing ‘policy of mass starvation’ in Gaza

Hamas has accused Israel of pursuing a “policy of mass starvation” against Palestinians in what it says is a “crime against humanity”, amid warnings from health officials in the territory about growing numbers of starving civilians seeking help, Al Jazeera reported. 

Israeli combat veteran raises alarm over increasing suicide of soldiers since October 7

An Israeli combat veteran has urged Tel Aviv to quickly address concerns of soldiers returning from the war in Gaza, amid reports of increasing suicide rates.

Commander: Israeli public ‘fed lies’ about defeating Hamas

The Israeli public is being “fed lies” about the progress made against Hamas, a senior military commander has said, warning the Palestinian movement will not be defeated for years.

Palestinian lawmaker assassinated in Gaza City

A Palestinian lawmaker was assassinated by the Israeli army in Gaza City, Hamas said on Tuesday, according to Anadolu Agency.

Israel launches strikes on Syrian forces, citing Druze protection

In a joint statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Security Minister Israel Katz announced that they have instructed the occupation military to launch strikes against Syrian government forces, citing attacks on members of the Druze community in Syria, Al Mayadeen reported.

Gaza infants' lives at risk amid fuel shortages

Palestinian infants reliant on incubators in Gaza are fighting for their lives amid a critical fuel shortage, exacerbated by Israel’s increasingly stringent blockade on aid and essential supplies, MEE reported.

German court rules ban on Palestinian doctor’s speech was unlawful

A German court has ruled that authorities illegally prevented a British-Palestinian surgeon from participating in a pro-Palestinian event in Berlin, local media reported on Tuesday, Anadolu reports.

Kremlin responds to Trump’s 50-day ultimatum

Russia needs time to assess US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose severe sanctions on Moscow’s trading partners if the Ukraine conflict is not resolved within 50 days, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said.

Attacks on Palestinians intensifying in occupied West Bank: UN

Israeli settlers and security forces have intensified their killings, attacks and harassment of Palestinians in recent weeks in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, the United Nations human rights office warns.

More occupation troops killed in Gaza

TEHRAN – Palestinian resistance forces killed three more Israeli occupation soldiers in the besieged Gaza Strip on Monday afternoon. 

Over 700 Palestinians killed while collecting water in Gaza

More than 700 Palestinians, mostly children, have been killed by Israeli army fire while collecting water since October 2023, local authorities said on Monday, according to Anadolu Agency.

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Geagea capitalizing on US envoy's threats that Syria may annex Lebanon

BEIRUT — Despite sparking widespread public and political outrage, Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea was quick to justify the threats made by the US envoy to Lebanon, Thomas Barrack, regarding Lebanon’s “concession” to Syria and its inclusion as part of the Levant.

Gaza civilians killed with commercial drones, probe finds

The Israeli army is weaponizing Chinese-made drones to kill Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip, according to an investigation by the Israeli publications 972 Magazine and the Local Call, Al Jazeera reported.

Syria, Azerbaijan renew ties amid secret talks with Israel

Azerbaijan and Syria took steps toward restoring bilateral relations on 13 July, with both countries' leaders pledging enhanced cooperation, particularly in the energy sector, amid talks between Syrian and Israeli officials in the Azeri capital, according to Cradle.

BCG 'paid over $1m' for Gaza maritime aid project

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) was paid over $1m for advising a private US maritime aid initiative for Gaza that operated outside the traditional United Nations-led system, according to the Financial Times.

Dr. Abu Safiya enduring severe abuse in Israeli prison

Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, is being held under extremely alarming conditions after being detained and taken to an Israeli prison in December following a brutal military campaign on the key Gaza hospital, Al Mayadeen reported.

Rafah plan is ethnic cleansing disguised as aid: Olmert

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, in an interview with the Guardian on Monday, said that "Israel's" proposed "humanitarian city" in Rafah is tantamount to ethnic cleansing and would operate as a concentration camp if realized.

Trump set to unveil Ukraine weapons plan at meeting with NATO chief

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's visit to the White House came on the day that Trump promised to deliver a "major statement" on Russia, AFP reported.