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Hamas says Israel refuted ceasefire agreement releasing all captives in Gaza

The spokesperson for the military wing of Hamas has announced that Israel rejected a ceasefire deal that would release all captives held in Gaza, and pledged that the group is prepared for a lengthy war if there is no accord.

Europe’s largest missile maker linked to bombs used in deadly Gaza attacks: Guardian

Europe’s largest missile manufacturer MBDA has been linked to the supply chain of bombs used in Israeli air attacks in the Gaza Strip that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians, including children, according to a joint investigation by the Guardian, Disclose, and Follow the Money.

US director of national intelligence calls for Obama to be prosecuted over 2016 election claims

Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, has urged Barack Obama and former senior US national security officials to be prosecuted after accusing them of a “treasonous conspiracy” intended to show that Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential election win was due to Russian interference.

Governor of Herat: No tensions in Iran-Afghan relations amid mass return of migrants

The Governor of the Afghan province of Herat bordering Iran, Noor Ahmad Islamjar, reaffirmed strong bilateral ties between Iran and Afghanistan during a visit to the Dogharoun border crossing, where he oversaw the return of a large number of Afghan nationals from Iran in recent months.

Saudi Arabia’s Neom weighing deep layoffs and relocations: Report

Neom is considering laying off up to 1,000 employees - an estimated 20 percent of its full-time staff - in another sign that Saudi Arabia is scaling back its premier giga-project, Semafor news outlet has reported.

10 Israeli hostages to be released from Gaza ‘very shortly’: Trump

Ten more hostages will be released from the Gaza Strip “very shortly”, US President Donald Trump said at the White House Friday. The news comes as the American leader continues to push for a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Syria, Israel agree on US-brokered ceasefire accord amid Suwayda clashes: Envoy

Syria and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, US ambassador to Turkiye, Tom Barrack, has announced, drawing an uneasy truce between the two sides after days of air attacks and sectarian bloodshed in Syria’s southwestern Suwayda region.

Hezbollah chief says it will not give up weapons despite US proposal

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has appeared to dismiss a proposal that his group disarm, as presented by Washington to Lebanon’s leadership last month.

EU agrees on ‘one of its strongest’ sanctions packages against Russia

European Union member states on July 18 agreed on the 18th package of sanctions imposed against Russia over its onslaught against Ukraine.

US seeking to stop criticizing foreign elections: WSJ

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Marco Rubio has instructed the State Department to limit its long-standing practice of assessing the fairness of elections in foreign countries, according to a memo seen by the Wall Street Journal.

Iran UN envoy calls on Security Council to end Israel’s impunity

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has called on the UN Security Council to end Israel’s impunity, holding it accountable for its repeated and grave violations of international law.

Iran says clear evidence indicates Israel involvement in AMIA case

The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasized the need to restore the reputation of Iranian citizens accused in the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Argentina, asserting that there is “clear and undeniable evidence” of Israeli influence and pressure aimed at falsely implicating Iranians in the case.

Over 60 dead, dozens rescued in huge fire at hypermarket in Iraq

At least 61 people have been killed and several more are missing in a huge fire at a hypermarket in Kut city in eastern Iraq, according to the country’s Interior Ministry.

ICC judges dismiss Israel’s request to withdraw Netanyahu, Gallant arrest warrants

Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) dismissed Israel's request to withdraw arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

Several countries vow to take ‘concrete’ steps against Israel at Bogota summit

A coalition of states from around the world gathering in Bogota agreed to implement six measures to stop Israel's onslaught on the Gaza Strip and prevent violations of international law.

Syrian president vows to protect Druze, slams Israeli attacks on Damascus

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has stated that protecting the country’s Druze citizens and their rights is a priority, as he announced that local leaders will take control of security in the city of Suwayda in a bid to end sectarian violence in the south and in the wake of deadly Israeli strikes in Damascus.

Iran refutes US’ accusations concerning insecurity, instability in Red Sea

The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations rejected the allegations made by the US that Tehran has violated the UN Security Council Resolution 2216 in Yemen.

Second Israeli ultra-Orthodox party to leave government in blow to Netanyahu

A key partner in Benjamin Netanyahu’s government announced it is quitting, dealing a major blow to the Israeli prime minister that could leave him heading a minority coalition in parliament.

Ten children a day losing a limb in Gaza: Report

Ten children a day are losing one or both limbs in the Gaza Strip due to Israel's attack on the Palestinian enclave, according to a report.

Israeli military bombs Syrian government buildings in Damascus

Israeli air attacks hit Damascus on Wednesday, reportedly targeting the Syrian defence ministry, military headquarters and the vicinity of the presidential palace.

Erdoğan rival handed prison term for threatening Istanbul prosecutor

Istanbul’s mayor and Turkey’s leading opposition figure, Ekrem İmamoğlu, has been given a 20-month prison sentence for insulting and threatening the city’s public prosecutor, according to reprots.

WSJ details how Iranian missiles cracked Israeli defense systems

Tehran managed to penetrate Tel Aviv's boasted air defense systems during the 12-day war by changing missile launch tactics and identifying “gaps” in Israeli defense through “trial and error”, The Wall Street Journal has reported.

U.S. and E3 agree Iran to face stiff sanctions if no agreement by end of August

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the foreign ministers of France, Germany and the U.K. have agreed in a phone call to set the end of August as the de facto deadline for reaching a nuclear deal with Tehran, according to three sources with knowledge of the call.

EU delays measures against Israel on Gaza war despite pressure to act 

The EU will not “punish” Israel for its actions in the Gaza Strip and will “keep a close watch” on Tel Aviv’s implementation of a recent agreement to improve the flow of aid in the enclave, the bloc’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said in a press conference following a meeting of the EU’s 27 ministers in Brussels.

EU demands US pay for Ukraine-bound arms

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s promise to send more weapons to Ukraine, but argued he can’t really call it American aid if European NATO states are fully bankrolling the initiative.

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