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Israel turning Gaza into ‘graveyard of children and starving’: UNRWA

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“Under our watch, Gaza has become the graveyard of children [and] starving people,” UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said in a post on X on Friday.

People in Gaza have “no way out”, he continued, adding, “Their choice is between 2 deaths: starvation or being [shot] at.”

Lazzarini was reacting to the Israeli military’s killing of 15 people, including nine children and four women, as they waited in line for nutritional supplements in the city of Deir el-Balah in central Gaza on Thursday.

His comments came on another bloody day in the Strip, with medical sources reporting that 45 people had been killed – 11 of them near a GHF-run aid centre in Rafah.

The controversial US- and Israel-backed GHF has effectively sidelined Gaza’s vast UN-led aid delivery network since it started operations in May, after Israel eased a more than two-month total blockade on the Strip.

Since then, 819 Palestinians have been killed while waiting for food, the spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday. He added 634 were killed in the vicinity of GHF sites – of which there are four for the entire enclave – and 185 were killed close to other humanitarian aid convoys, including some run by the UN.

Earlier in the day, Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the UN human rights office, stated between May and July 7, the UN had recorded 798 killings near aid points in Gaza.

Israeli soldiers and US contractors working with GHF have admitted to shooting unarmed Palestinians gathering for food, according to separate recent reports by Israeli outlet Haaretz and The Associated Press news agency.

Israeli settlers beat American citizen to death in West Bank

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West Bank

Settlers attacked and killed Sayfollah Musallet in the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah, on Friday, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.

Relatives of Musallet, who was from Tampa, Florida, were also quoted by The Washington Post as saying he was beaten to death by Israeli settlers.

“We are aware of reports of the death of a US citizen in the West Bank,” Reuters reported a State Department spokesperson as saying. The official declined to comment further “out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones” of the reported victim.

Musallet, also known as Saif al-Din Musalat, had travelled from his home in Florida to visit family in Palestine, his cousin Fatmah Muhammad said in a social media post.

Another Palestinian, identified by the Health Ministry as Mohammed Shalabi, was fatally shot by settlers during the attack.

Rights advocates have documented repeated instances where Israeli settlers in the West Bank ransack Palestinian neighbourhoods and towns, burning homes and vehicles in attacks sometimes described as pogroms.

The Israeli military often protects the settlers during their rampages and has shot Palestinians who show any resistance.

The United Nations and other prominent human rights organisations consider the Israeli settlements in the West Bank violations of international law, as part of a broader strategy to displace Palestinians.

While some Western countries have imposed sanctions on violent settlers, attacks have increased since the outbreak of Israel’s war in Gaza in October 2023.

When President Donald Trump took office earlier this year, his administration revoked sanctions on settlers imposed by his predecessor, Joe Biden.

Israeli forces have killed at least nine US citizens since 2022, including veteran Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh.

But none of the incidents have resulted in criminal charges.

The US provides billions of dollars to Israel every year. Advocates have accused successive US administrations of failing to protect American citizens from Israeli violence in the Middle East.

The Palestinian group Hamas has also condemned the murder of Musallet, describing it as “barbaric”, and called on Palestinians across the West Bank to rise up to “confront the settlers and their terrorist attacks”.

Ancient human habitations in Iran added to UNESCO World Heritage List

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The prehistoric caves near Khorramabad in Lorestan Province, western Iran, date back over 60,000 years and are considered one of the oldest known human habitations.

These sites, including the Yafteh, Kaldar, Qomri, Konji, and Gilvaran caves, are located along a key migratory route of early humans from Africa to Asia and Europe.

According to Iranian officials, the area offers rare and well-documented evidence of human presence from the Paleolithic era through the Iron Age.

Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri, described the listing as a cultural response to international misconceptions about Iran.

He noted that carbon-14 dating and advanced archaeological methods have confirmed the exceptional age and significance of the region.

UNESCO experts emphasized the uniqueness of the site, stating that no other location with such ancient, verified human habitation has been recognized globally.

Officials also signaled that efforts are underway to include the nearby Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress in future nominations.

Iran currently ranks among the top ten countries for registered tangible heritage worldwide.

Three Iranian police officers killed following terrorist attack in Chabahar

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Shiraz Shah Cheragh Terror Attack

The statement confirmed the deaths of the three officers who were critically injured during a confrontation with members of a terrorist group targeting a police patrol in the southern port city.

The attack occurred when members of an armed militant group engaged police forces in Chabahar, a strategic city along the Makran coast.

According to the report, one of the attackers was killed and another injured during the clash.

Security officials stated that the assailants were pursued by special police units and surrounded shortly after the attack.

Armed militants across the border in Pakistan, mainly affiliated with the Jaish al-Adl group, occasionally stage terrorist attacks in the region, targeting both civilians and military personnel.

Govt. spox: “Iran’s voice beyond borders;” presidential interview marks shift in public diplomacy

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In an opinion piece, Mohajerani emphasized that the interview was not just a routine media appearance but a critical act of public diplomacy aimed at countering the “distorted image” of Iran often presented by hostile media.

“The president, with a calm yet firm tone, reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s long-standing foreign policy principles, opposition to war, support for national sovereignty, rejection of weapons of mass destruction, and readiness for dialogue based on mutual respect,” she wrote.

While acknowledging internal criticism of the interview, Mohajerani stressed that constructive critique is welcome, but it must be grounded in fairness and national interest.

She warned that dismissing such diplomatic outreach as weakness undermines its potential benefits.

The spokesperson called for unity across political and ideological lines.

“Iran’s image belongs to all Iranians. Engaging with the world directly is a sign of national strength, not surrender,” she stated, urging intellectuals, parties, media, and universities to support a mature media diplomacy strategy.

Man convicted of raping, murdering young girl publicly executed in Iran’s West Azarbaijan

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According to the provincial judiciary’s official statement, the execution took place at dawn on Saturday, following the final approval of the sentence by the Supreme Court.

Nasser Atabati, Chief Justice of West Azarbaijan, said the case had been prioritized due to its disturbing nature and the strong public outcry it provoked.

“This deeply tragic incident affected public emotions nationwide,” Atabati stated. “The judiciary handled the case with urgency, full legal transparency, and in accordance with all judicial procedures.”

The main defendant was sentenced to death in public due to the gravity of the crime.

The verdict, initially issued after a thorough trial with the presence of victims’ families, the accused, and legal representatives, was later upheld by the Supreme Court.

Nearly 800 killed at Gaza food hubs and aid convoy routes since end of May: UN

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Gaza War

The GHF, proposed by Israel as an alternative to the UN aid system in Gaza, has been almost universally condemned by rights groups for its violation of principles of humanitarian impartiality and what they have said could be complicity in war crimes.

“Up until 7 July, we’ve recorded now 798 killings, including 615 in the vicinity of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, and 183 presumably on the route of aid convoys,” the UN spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani told reporters in Geneva.

Israel backed the GHF after claiming that Hamas diverted aid from the UN-led aid system, a claim for which the UN stressed there was no evidence. The private company employs American mercenaries to oversee four food distribution zones, as opposed to the previous 400 non-militarised zones run under the UN system.

In Gaza, the GHF has become infamous for the near-daily shootings of people seeking food who have queued to receive meals since the group started operating in early May. Palestinians seeking food have to navigate a complicated set of instructions and stick to specific routes, as well as walk long distances to access the food sites. Even then there is no guarantee they will be safe.

The war in Gaza started after Hamas-led militants killed more than 1,200 people in Israel and took more than 250 hostages on 7 October 2023. More than 57,000 people have been killed during Israel’s 21 months of military operations there.

Iran Leader’s aide slams “peace through power” doctrine, labels it archaic and dangerous

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Ali Larijani

Speaking Friday at a memorial ceremony for the IRGC’s late Major General Mohammad Saeed Izadi, Larijani said, “This outdated theory means: ‘surrender or fight me.’ It is a mindset pursued by aggressors like Hitler, Napoleon, and the Mongols. Now, leaders like Trump and Netanyahu echo the same rhetoric.”

He argued that the US and its allies have failed to achieve stability in regions such as Ukraine and Gaza through force, saying, “They inflicted destruction, but the Palestinian people did not surrender.”

Larijani emphasized that a “new, resilient Middle East” is emerging, shaped by the sacrifices of resistance fighters like General Izadi and others recently assassinated.m, by Israel.

“They think with terror and noise they can redraw the region. But the blood of our martyrs will fortify the resistance,” he stated.

He condemned Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks comparing himself to Cyrus the Great, and reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to supporting Palestinian resistance.

Trump promises ‘major statement’ on Russia, discloses new NATO weapons deal for Ukraine

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Trump

Speaking about the war in Ukraine, Trump told NBC News: “I’m disappointed in Russia, but we’ll see what happens over the next couple of weeks.”

“I think I’ll have a major statement to make on Russia on Monday,” he added. He did not elaborate on the nature of the statement.

Trump also outlined what he described as a new arrangement involving the U.S., NATO, and Ukraine for the transfer of American weapons.

“We’re sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, 100%. So what we’re doing is the weapons that are going out are going to NATO, and then NATO is going to be giving those weapons (to Ukraine), and NATO is paying for those weapons,” Trump said.

He added the deal was finalized during the NATO summit last month, where Trump signalled support for sending more Patriot missiles to Ukraine.

“We send weapons to NATO, and NATO is going to reimburse the full cost of those weapons.”

Trump’s latest remarks come amid a series of conflicting and erratic signals from Washington. Just last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unilaterally paused deliveries of critical military aid to Kyiv, including Patriot missile interceptors and precision-guided munitions.

The decision has since been reversed, with Trump denying involvement and now pledging to authorize additional weapons shipments to Ukraine.

Police: One terrorist killed in armed clashes with security forces in southern Iran 

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In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Information Center said the clash occurred in the city of Chabahar, during which four Iranian police officers were also injured.

According to the statement, the terrorists were pursued and surrounded by police forces as they attempted to flee after committing the attack. The police now have full control over the security situation in the area.

Chabahar is a southern city in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, located along the Makran coast.

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