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Palestine condemns Israeli bill to designate UN refugee agency as ‘terrorist entity’

The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) has slammed an Israeli bill to designate the United Nations refugee agency (UNRWA) as a “terrorist organization".

Baghdad labels PKK as ‘banned organization’

The Iraqi government has issued a directive for state institutions to refer to the Kurdistan Workers' Party as a "banned organization" in official correspondence.

EU punishes Hungary over PM’s Ukraine ‘peace mission’

A high-level EU foreign affairs summit scheduled for August will be moved from Hungary to Brussels, the bloc’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, has stated.

Kurdish authorities free dozens of Daesh-linked prisoners in Syria’s Hasakah

Kurdish-led authorities in Syria’s northeastern   province of Hasakah have released 180 prisoners held on terrorism charges including links to Daesh terror group.

Japan puts sanctions on four Israeli settlers in West Bank over acts of violence

Tokyo has imposed asset-freeze sanctions on four individual Israeli settlers for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, the government's top spokesperson announced on Tuesday.

Palestinian groups, including, Hamas, Fatah, agree to achieve ‘comprehensive national unity’ under PLO

14 Palestinian groups, including Hamas and Fatah, have agreed in the Chinese capital of Beijing to achieve "a comprehensive national unity" under the umbrella of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

Three Bangladeshi nationals given life in prison by UAE

The United Arab Emirates has imprisoned dozens of Bangladeshis, three of them given life sentences, for protesting against the government of their home country.

Palestinian rights advocates describe Gaza genocide as Biden’s legacy

Democratic politicians and commentators in the United States have heaped praise on President Joe Biden since he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday. But critics say the American leader will be remembered for his support for Israeli crimes against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

IRGC says seized foreign tanker smuggling fuel in Persian Gulf

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced it has confiscated a tanker with the flag of Togo carrying a huge amount of smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf waters.

Israel confirms two more captives dead in Gaza

The Israeli military has confirmed that two more captives held in the Gaza Strip died months ago, adding that the possibility that they were killed by Israeli fire in southern Khan Younis is being investigated.

Gaza death toll surges past 39,000

The Israeli army killed several more Palestinians in attacks in the Gaza Strip, taking the overall death toll to 39,006 since last Oct. 7, the Health Ministry in the enclave reported on Monday.

Number of Israeli soldiers seeking psychological support amid Gaza war increases six-fold: Report

Israeli daily Haaretz reported that the number of Israeli soldiers seeking psychological support since the beginning of the war in the Gaza Strip has increased six-fold.

Israel sending Shin Bet operatives to France to protect its Olympic athletes

Israel is dispatching armed agents from its internal security service, Shin Bet, to the French capital Paris to organize the largest-ever security operation for its Olympic athletes.

Israel orders evacuation of Gaza residents in eastern Khan Younis despite designation as safe zone

The Israeli army has ordered Palestinians living in the eastern neighborhoods of Khan Younis in southern Gaza Strip to evacuate immediately, despite earlier claims that the area was a humanitarian and safe zone.

Putin reassures Assad of Russia’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated his Syrian counterpart, Bashar al-Assad, on the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and reassured him of Moscow’s support for the Arab country’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.

Netanyahu to meet Biden despite his withdrawal from presidential race: Report

The meeting between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, set to take place this week, will go ahead as planned despite the American leader having dropped out of the presidential race, the AP has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Turkey denies Israel’s claims about arming Hamas as ‘lies’

Ankara has slammed Israeli claims that Turkey is arming and funding Palestinian movement Hamas as “lies”, saying Tel Aviv is trying to direct attention away from its war on the Gaza Strip.

Houthi leader claims Yemen more capable than ever to deal blows to Israel

The leader of the Houthi movement has warned Israel that Yemen is more capable than ever to deal blows to the regime, as the Arab country’s retaliatory military operations continue in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

White House discusses sanctioning Israeli ministers over settler violence in West Bank: US officials

Sanctions against two hard-line Israeli Cabinet ministers were among the potential steps discussed at a White House National Security Council meeting on how to respond to the deteriorating security situation in the West Bank, three American officials have told Axios.

Iran Leader: Gaza is still foremost issue of Islamic world

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the issue of Gaza, nine months into the Israeli regime’s incessant aggression, continues to remain the number one issue of the Muslim world.

Yemen’s Houthi says ready for ‘long war’ with Israel

Yemen’s Houthi movement vows to keep up their pro-Palestinian operations after Israel's attacks on civilian targets in the Arab Peninsula country.

Gaza’s children facing dire situation amid Israeli attacks: UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has highlighted the dire conditions and health hazards faced by children in the Gaza Strip amidst the ongoing Israeli military onslaught.

ICJ ruling shows grave concerns over Israel’s crimes against Palestinians: Iran

Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaani has stated the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful reflects the international community’s grave concerns about Tel Aviv’s crimes.

Israel says pounded Yemen’s Hodeidah in response to Houthi deadly attack

The Israeli military has announced it conducted airstrikes against Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah in response to attacks by the Houthi group.

Palestinian Interior Ministry says no safe areas left across Gaza

The Palestinian Interior Ministry has announced that the Israeli army has been ramping up psychological pressure on residents in the Gaza Strip by urging them to evacuate their homes in northern governorates and move to the south, but "there are no safe areas" throughout the besieged enclave.

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