Retired Israeli Major General Yitzhak Brick has challenged the Israeli Defense Forces' claim of nearly destroying Hamas in Gaza. In a recent opinion piece, Brick stated that Hamas currently has around 40,000 fighters, the same as before the war began. He emphasized that Hamas fights with guerrilla tactics from tunnels and was never a conventional army, making claims of its military destruction unrealistic. Brick warned that this resurgence signals a potentially prolonged conflict ahead for Israel, raising doubts about official military statements.

Two members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed while trying to defuse an unexploded Israeli bomb in Khorramabad. The explosive was reportedly dropped during recent Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites. The 12-day conflict that began on June 13 resulted in over 900 Iranian deaths, including civilians, while Iran claims at least 28 were killed in Israel. A ceasefire was brokered on June 24 by U.S. President Donald Trump, and Iran has since reopened its airspace.

A missile launched from Yemen towards the occupied Palestinian territories on Sunday triggered sirens in central and western Israel and temporarily suspended flights at Ben Gurion International Airport. The Israeli military claimed to have intercepted the missile, though a fire broke out near Beit Shemesh close to Jerusalem. The Yemeni Houthi movement has not officially claimed responsibility, but the attack is considered part of their ongoing assaults since the Gaza conflict began.

At least 743 Palestinians have been killed and 4,891 injured while attempting to collect food aid in Gaza, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.

These casualties occurred at distribution points managed by the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which faces accusations of indiscriminate shooting and stun grenade use by Israeli forces. Though both GHF and the Israeli military deny the allegations, human rights organizations have called for GHF's operations to be suspended. The foundation continues to receive U.S. support and funding.

Al Jazeera reports that the actual death toll may be even higher.

Despite talks of a ceasefire, Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 78 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, according to Al Jazeera. The attacks targeted shelters and food aid centers in Khan Younis, Nuseirat, and Gaza City. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that a delegation will be sent to Qatar for ceasefire negotiations. Since October 2023, the death toll in Gaza has reached 57,400, with more than 135,957 injured. The attacks have drawn widespread condemnation amid ongoing humanitarian concerns.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel will dispatch a delegation to Qatar to participate in ceasefire negotiations over the Gaza conflict. However, Hamas has requested amendments to certain provisions in the Qatari proposal, which Israel currently finds unacceptable. On Friday, Hamas said it had accepted in principle a U.S.-brokered proposal for a 60-day ceasefire. Amid the prolonged hostilities, there is cautious optimism that talks in Qatar could open a path toward de-escalation.
Since the start of the conflict, Israeli attacks in Gaza have left more than half a million Palestinians dead or injured.

The Israeli administration has effectively transformed Sinjil city in the occupied West Bank into an open-air prison by erecting a five-meter-high fence around it. Only a single entrance gate remains open, under strict surveillance, severely restricting the daily lives of local Palestinians. Residents are unable to freely access their own extensive lands, face significant movement barriers, and struggle to maintain their livelihoods. While Israel claims the fence is a necessary security measure, Palestinian leaders denounce it as a form of oppression and a tactic to break their morale.

India’s Deputy Army Chief Lt. Gen. Rahul R. Singh stated that India fought not just Pakistan but also faced covert support from China and Turkey during a recent border clash. He revealed that China provided Pakistan with military equipment and real-time intelligence, using the conflict as a testing ground. Singh also criticized delays in military supply chains, citing foreign dependency. Experts warn India must strengthen its defenses and reduce reliance on external suppliers to prepare for future conflicts.

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) reports that one in three people in Gaza is going hungry due to extreme food shortages. Although limited aid has entered the region since May, it remains insufficient for the over 2 million residents. WFP warns of a high risk of famine if the conflict continues and aid access remains restricted. Food prices have skyrocketed, with flour costing 3,000 times more than before the war, and cooking oil nearly unavailable. Around 470,000 people may face extreme hunger by September.

At least 31 Israeli soldiers have died from friendly fire during ongoing military operations in Gaza. Since the ground offensive began in October 2023, 440 Israeli soldiers have been killed, including 72 in operational accidents. The overall conflict has resulted in 882 Israeli soldier deaths and over 6,000 injuries. Meanwhile, settler attacks and territorial expansion in the West Bank have surged by nearly 40% since Prime Minister Netanyahu's 2022 government took office, intensifying tensions in the region.

Since Benjamin Netanyahu's government was formed in 2022, Jewish settlement construction in the West Bank has surged by up to 40%, according to Israel’s Channel 12. The number of settlements has risen to 178, alongside an increasing rate of Palestinian home demolitions. Fourteen ministers have also signed a letter urging Netanyahu to legalize the occupation. Channel 12 reports that over 41,000 settlement units have been approved this year alone—surpassing records from the past six years. Experts warn that this strategy undermines prospects for a two-state solution.

Despite ongoing Israeli drone attacks—one of which killed civilians and a Red Cross medic in Rafah—Hamas has responded positively to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 60-day ceasefire proposal. The proposal includes terms for hostage releases and conflict resolution. Hamas communicated its willingness to engage in negotiations via Qatar and Egypt. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes have destroyed shelters, including the Yaffa School in Gaza’s Tuffah area, resulting in additional civilian casualties.

During last month’s 12-day air campaign against Iran, Israeli jets reportedly dropped unused bombs on Gaza during their return flights—a tactic that has become standard protocol. These bombings killed hundreds of Palestinians. In the past 21 months, Gaza has seen 57,130 deaths. While U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a ceasefire framework, Hamas insists on guarantees to ensure a complete end to the conflict.

Within hours of the Trump-Putin phone call, Russia launched one of its most severe assaults on Kyiv, Ukraine, using a combination of drones and missiles. Of 539 drones launched, 476 were intercepted, but the attack left one dead and 23 injured. The city was engulfed in smoke, fire, and widespread damage. Local authorities described it as one of the most intense attacks in the past three years. Public anger rose over the Trump administration’s continued halt on military aid. The strike also worsened air pollution, prompting health warnings across Kyiv.