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Trump ‘caught off guard’ by Israeli attacks on Syria: White House

US President Donald Trump was "caught off guard" by Israel’s bombing of Syria, the White House has announced, signalling a potentially new sour point in his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli military bombs WHO’s staff residence in Gaza

The Israeli army raided a World Health Organisation (WHO) staff residence in central Gaza’s Deir al-Balah on Monday, detaining staff and family members and forcing them to flee on foot, the agency’s chief has reported.

War against Iran ‘not over’: Israel’s army chief

Israel’s Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has announced that the war against Iran is not over.

Over 87% of Gaza Strip under Israeli military orders, militarized zones: UN

The UN has announced that 87.7% of the Gaza Strip is within Israeli militarized zones, under displacement orders or in areas where the two overlap.

US can’t ‘compel’ Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon: Trump envoy

US special envoy Tom Barrack has stated that the White House "can't compel Israel to do anything" in Lebanon after he was asked whether Washington would guarantee the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the country's embattled south.

Azerbaijan president accuses EU observers in Armenia of spying on Iran

The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has accused European Union observers stationed in Armenia of engaging in espionage activities against Iran, particularly during the conflict between Iran and Israel in June.

US calls on Europe to join potential secondary tariffs on Russian oil

The United States hopes European allies will join potential secondary tariffs on Russia, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told CNBC in an interview.

Israel says attacked Houthi targets in Yemen’s Hodeidah port

Israel’s military has launched new air attacks on Yemen’s Hodeidah port, targeting what it described as Houthi-linked sites used to stage drone and missile attacks against Israel and its allies.

Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations set for July 23: Zelensky

The third round of direct talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations will take place on July 23 in Istanbul, President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed.

Israeli soldiers arrested in Belgium after Gaza war crimes complaint by rights groups

Belgian federal police have detained two Israeli soldiers facing accusations of war crimes in Gaza following a complaint by two rights groups.

Israeli army admits major manpower shortfall amid Gaza war for 1st time: Report

The Israeli military has acknowledged for the first time a major depletion in its ranks amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, local media reported on Monday.

25 states, EU condemn Israel ‘inhumane killing’ of civilians in Gaza

More than two dozen countries along with the EU on Monday condemned Israel's 'inhumane killing' of civilians in the Gaza Strip, calling for an immediate end to the war in the besieged enclave.

Beijing slams EU for including Chinese firms in anti-Russia sanctions

The EU’s decision to include Chinese companies and financial institutions in the latest round of sanctions against Russia is baseless, China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced, stressing that Beijing will protect the targeted companies.

Gaza death toll surges past 59,000 as Israel continues war on Palestinians

At least 59,029 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the Health Ministry announced on Monday.

Israel seeking to fund tour for MAGA and pro-Trump influencers: Report

The Israeli foreign ministry will fund a tour by right-wing social media influencers from the United States, according to a report by Israeli newspaper Haaretz.

Starvation kills 86 Gazans, including 76 children, since start of war: Health Ministry

At least 86 Palestinians, including 76 children, have died from hunger and malnutrition due to Israel’s deliberate blockade preventing aid from entering the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the Health Ministry has announced.

Israeli attacks in Syria raise US concern over Netanyahu: Report

Israeli attacks in Syria have led to “growing skepticism inside the Donald Trump administration” regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with a sense that his policies in the Middle East are “too disruptive,” the US-based Axios news site reported Sunday.

#GazaIsStarving trends on social media

Hashtag #GazaIsStarving is trending across social media as Palestinians face a worsening hunger crisis caused by Israel’s relentless bombardment of the besieged enclave and allowing limited aid.

Over 1,000 dead in week of fighting in Syria’s Sweida

More than a thousand people are believed to have been killed in a week of fighting in Syria's Sweida, even as an uneasy truce reigned across the province on Sunday.

Israel holding talks with Hamas for first time on possibility of ending Gaza war: Report

An Israeli political source familiar with negotiations on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip has stated that Tel Aviv is, for the first time, conducting talks with Hamas on the possibility of ending the war in the besieged enclave.

Tens of thousands of Israelis rally in Tel Aviv demanding Gaza ceasefire

Tens of thousands of Israelis protested in central Tel Aviv to demand an accord that would secure the release of all hostages in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas reviewing new Gaza maps in ceasefire talks

Hamas is reportedly reviewing new maps presented by mediators that outline Israel’s military control in the Gaza Strip, as part of negotiations on a potential ceasefire.

UK police detain dozens at parliament rally for banned Palestine Action group

Fifty-five people were arrested at a rally for the banned Palestine Action group outside Britain's parliament on Saturday, London's Metropolitan Police announced.

Ukraine calls for negotiations with Russia next week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he’s calling for a meeting with Russia next week to push forward ceasefire talks.

PMU asks Iraqi government to provide air defense systems amid fears of attacks by Zionist regime

Following warnings of a potential Israeli plot targeting Shia Muslim leaders in Iraq, the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) have formally requested the Iraqi government to equip their forces with advanced defensive weapons.

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