Hamas has announced the dissolution of the administrative body that governed Gaza for nearly two decades, paving the way for a new committee to oversee civilian affairs. Following the announcement, the so-called Board of Peace, controlled by U.S. President Donald Trump and his allies and lacking any Palestinian representation, issued a statement on social media platform X. The board said it had noted the dissolution of Gaza’s emergency committee but emphasized that its assessment would depend on concrete actions rather than promises to meet the urgent needs of Gaza’s population.

The statement drew criticism for highlighting the board’s perceived double standards. Despite repeated Israeli attacks that have violated the ceasefire agreement reached last October, the Board of Peace has offered little criticism of Israel while now demanding tangible steps from Hamas. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, since the ceasefire took effect, at least 1,072 people have been killed and 3,463 injured in Israeli strikes.

In the past 24 hours alone, five people were killed and seven injured in new attacks, with additional bodies recovered from the rubble, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian toll.

The death toll in the blockaded Gaza Strip has risen to at least 73,098 following continued Israeli attacks, according to the latest daily update from Gaza’s Health Ministry released on July 6, 2026. The ministry reported that five people were killed and seven others injured in the past 24 hours. Two additional bodies were recovered from under the rubble, and three more people were recently confirmed dead. The total number of injured since the start of the conflict has reached 173,571.

The Health Ministry stated that Israeli strikes have persisted despite a ceasefire that took effect in October of the previous year. Since that time, at least 1,072 people have been killed and 3,463 injured in Gaza. The figures highlight the ongoing humanitarian toll of the conflict and the continued violation of the ceasefire agreement.

The report, sourced from Al Jazeera and cited by local media, underscores the sustained violence and the worsening situation for civilians in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed US Vice President JD Vance’s claim that America is Israel’s only strong ally. In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Netanyahu said the statement was inaccurate and emphasized that Israel has several powerful friends beyond the United States, naming India as a key example. He described India as a nation of 1.4 billion people offering Israel unprecedented support, which he said is visible across social media platforms.

Netanyahu added that while he respects the US vice president, he cannot agree with all his remarks. He also referred to US President Donald Trump as Israel’s “best friend ever.” The Israeli leader acknowledged that anti-Israel sentiment has become fashionable in some countries’ social media, yet noted that many of those nations’ leaders privately express support for his policies.

The interview comes amid ongoing tensions following a joint US-Israel attack on Iran in February that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and triggered a regional war. A temporary ceasefire now holds between the US and Iran, with Israel’s actions in Lebanon remaining a key obstacle to lasting peace.

Iran is closing Tehran’s airspace on Monday to conduct the funeral and burial ceremonies of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The country’s Civil Aviation Organization announced that all regular services at Mehrabad International Airport and Imam Khomeini International Airport will be suspended due to the large public memorial events in the capital. Flights had continued during Sunday’s funeral prayers.

According to the authority, Mehrabad Airport is expected to resume normal operations on Tuesday, while Imam Khomeini International Airport will remain closed until further notice. The measure aims to ensure security and manage the large crowds expected during the ceremonies.

Officials also stated that on July 9, when the final burial takes place in the northeastern city of Mashhad, the city’s airspace and operations at Shahid Hasheminejad International Airport will be completely suspended.

A Venezuelan father and his two young sons were miraculously rescued alive from the ruins of the 11‑storey Ritasol Palace building in La Guaira’s Caraballeda area after a 7.2‑magnitude earthquake struck on June 24. The dramatic rescue was led by the father’s eldest son, 26‑year‑old Jesús García, a former firefighter who joined the operation after hearing his father’s cries beneath the rubble. The family had been trapped in the basement for more than an hour before rescue efforts began, and were freed after a tense 20‑hour operation involving police and former firefighting colleagues.

The father, 46‑year‑old mechanic José García, expressed gratitude for surviving with his sons Diego, 7, and Santiago, 12, though his wife remains missing under the debris. He continues to wait at the site, hoping she will be found alive. The twin earthquakes have caused widespread devastation across Venezuela, killing at least 3,342 people and leaving over 50,000 missing. Government figures show 856 buildings damaged and 190 completely collapsed.

Public anger has grown over slow rescue operations and disorganized relief efforts, deepening the sense of uncertainty and grief nationwide.

A video circulating on social media shows an Israeli soldier throwing a stun grenade into a car carrying several young Palestinians in the Qalandiya refugee camp, located north of occupied East Jerusalem. The footage, reportedly from CCTV, captures the moment the soldier stops the vehicle at gunpoint before tossing the grenade inside. As the Palestinians attempt to flee in panic, the soldier forcefully shuts the driver’s side door before the grenade explodes.

The video has spread widely across social media platforms, drawing attention to the tense situation in the occupied territories. The incident was reported by Al Jazeera, though no official statements or responses were mentioned in the source.

The footage’s circulation underscores ongoing scrutiny of Israeli military actions in Palestinian areas, particularly in refugee camps under occupation.

Indonesia and Singapore jointly announced that the Malacca Strait will remain safe, open, and accessible for all nations. The declaration came after Iran’s move to impose fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement was made following a meeting in Jakarta between Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

President Subianto stated that both countries share a common interest in keeping the Malacca Strait an open maritime route and will continue coordination with Malaysia and Thailand. Prime Minister Wong reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining freedom of navigation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Earlier, Iran’s ambassador to China said ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz would be charged fees, though “friendly” nations would receive special treatment. The Hormuz Strait handles about one-fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, making the Malacca Strait’s openness strategically significant.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Israel protects Christians and that some Christian villages in Lebanon have sought annexation for protection. He made the remarks during an interview on Fox News’ The Sunday Briefing, asserting that Israel safeguards its friends, particularly Christians in the Middle East, from Hezbollah. His comments came amid reports of Israeli strikes on churches and Christian sites in Lebanon, sparking new controversy.

Analysts noted that Netanyahu’s statements contradict reports from international human rights groups and media outlets documenting Israeli attacks that damaged or destroyed churches, convents, and other Christian religious institutions in Lebanon. In May, a French organization reported that Israeli forces demolished a convent in Yaroun, while videos circulated in April showed Israeli soldiers desecrating Christian symbols. The destruction of a church in Deir Dghaya village last year was also cited.

The remarks followed a recent statement by Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who wrote that all of Lebanon should burn. Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza.

A massive funeral procession for Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began on Monday in Tehran, drawing millions of mourners from early morning. According to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, participants carried national flags and portraits of Khamenei, chanting slogans to pay tribute and express national unity. The event filled major streets, including Azadi Avenue, with men and women of all ages joining in prayer and mourning.

The procession included both civilians and military officials, creating an atmosphere of collective grief and reverence. Following the Tehran ceremony, the schedule announced that funeral and mourning events would continue Tuesday in the holy city of Qom. On Wednesday, special farewell and prayer gatherings are planned in Iraq’s Najaf and Karbala, with final burial to take place Thursday at Imam Reza’s shrine in Mashhad.

The multi-day observances reflect the scale of national mourning and the significance of Khamenei’s leadership in Iran’s recent history.

China has announced the successful launch of a missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean. The test took place on Monday at 12:01 p.m. local time, when a strategic submarine of the People’s Liberation Army Navy fired a training missile carrying a simulated warhead toward a designated target area, hitting it accurately. The test followed earlier warnings from regional countries that China was planning an intercontinental ballistic missile launch.

Beijing described the launch as part of its annual military training and said relevant countries had been notified in advance. The event is being viewed as a rare demonstration of China’s growing military capabilities in the strategically important South Pacific, where the United States, Australia, and New Zealand have long maintained security influence. Several regional nations, including Japan, criticized the launch, with Tokyo stating it had urged China to reconsider the test.

It remains unclear whether the missile test was linked to a scheduled China-Russia joint naval exercise near Qingdao on the same day. Reports also note China’s rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal and defense spending in recent years.

Many in Israel now believe US President Donald Trump is reassessing Washington’s relationship with Tel Aviv. The shift follows growing friction between the two governments over Israel’s ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza, and over US efforts to reach a peace deal with Iran. A leaked phone call reportedly revealed Trump harshly criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for continuing attacks in Lebanon, calling him ungrateful and blaming him for Israel’s global unpopularity.

Trump’s remarks and the fallout have exposed deep divisions within both US and Israeli politics. Analysts note that despite being the head of the traditionally pro-Israel Republican Party, Trump retains flexibility due to his loyal base and growing bipartisan criticism of Israel. Israeli opposition leaders, including Yair Lapid and Gadi Eisenkot, have accused Netanyahu of isolating Israel diplomatically and damaging its most vital alliance.

Experts cited in the report say there is no indication that Trump intends to cut ties with Israel entirely. However, they suggest any future pressure from Washington would likely be tied to a major diplomatic breakthrough that could bolster Trump’s global standing.

France is seeking to rebuild its long-strained relationship with Turkey as Europe’s security environment rapidly evolves. The two countries, historically divided over Syria, Armenia, and the Eastern Mediterranean, are now exploring cooperation. French officials view Turkey as a key pillar in Europe’s future security framework, particularly within the new ‘Coalition of the Willing,’ a non-NATO defense initiative led by France. Ankara’s participation is seen as strategically important for Paris.

Several factors have driven this policy shift. Turkey’s relations with Russia have cooled since 2023, with no bilateral visits between their leaders and Ankara refraining from renewing major gas contracts. Former French ambassador Gérard Araud noted that Turkey’s balanced stance during the Ukraine war impressed many in France. Both nations now share interests in Syria, Lebanon, and Iran, while defense cooperation is expanding through potential arms deals and industrial partnerships.

Ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, discussions between French and Turkish defense officials have intensified, raising prospects for new agreements. However, mutual distrust and political sensitivities, including issues involving Armenia and Greece, continue to challenge full normalization.

Fifty Bangladeshi nationals, including 44 men and 6 women, returned home from India on Sunday night after completing their prison sentences. They were handed over by India’s Petrapole Immigration Police to Benapole Immigration Police around 10 p.m. The returnees are residents of several districts including Jessore, Narail, Jhenaidah, Satkhira, Brahmanbaria, Dhaka, Tangail, Chandpur, and Madaripur.

According to one of the returnees, they had crossed into Tamil Nadu, India, in 2018 through brokers seeking better livelihoods and worked in garment factories, households, and brickfields before being detained by Indian police. They were sentenced to prison terms ranging from three to seven years for illegal entry. After completing their sentences, a human rights organization in India sheltered them until their repatriation was arranged through coordination between the Bangladeshi and Indian embassies and with special travel permits issued by the Indian government.

Benapole Immigration Police completed formalities before transferring the group to Benapole Port Police Station. Human rights groups Justice and Care and Rights Jessore received 25 returnees each and will assist them before reuniting them with their families.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has threatened to eliminate any Iranian leaders who move forward with plans to destroy Israel. Katz made the remarks in response to the funeral procession of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, claiming that Khamenei had been killed because he was leading efforts to annihilate Israel. Katz also stated that Israel is ready at any time to defend itself against any threat.

Earlier, Katz had said that Khamenei’s son and successor, Mojtaba, had been ‘marked for assassination,’ a statement that sparked strong protests in Tehran. In reaction, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any threat against Iran’s people or leadership would be met with a swift and powerful response.

The exchange of threats underscores the heightened tension between Israel and Iran following Khamenei’s death and the political uncertainty surrounding his succession.

Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, early Saturday, killing at least ten people and injuring 46, according to Ukrainian authorities. Another person was reported dead and ten injured in surrounding areas. The Ukrainian military said Russia fired 68 missiles and 351 drones during the night. Explosions were heard from 1:40 a.m. to 3:15 a.m., prompting thousands of residents to take shelter in underground bunkers.

At least 15 buildings were damaged in Kyiv, including four in the historic Podilskyi district. Rescue operations were still underway, and city military chief Timur Tkachenko warned that the death toll could rise. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a Sunday night address, cautioned that Russia might launch further large-scale attacks before the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, where he is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump.

The report noted that a similar Russian strike last week killed 31 people in Kyiv, marking the deadliest attack on the city this year.