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Israeli Forces Kill 123 Palestinians in Gaza City Assault
Israeli forces have intensified their military operations in Gaza City, killing at least 123 Palestinians and injuring nearly 440 in a single day as part of a campaign to displace nearly 1 million people into camps further south. The attacks included bombings of civilians, including those selling water on the streets, amid a months-long blockade causing severe food shortages, with eight reported starvation deaths, including three children. Hamas officials are in Egypt for ceasefire talks, but the escalating violence raises concerns about the feasibility of a resolution.
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Protests Demand Justice for Assassinated Palestinian Journalists
Global protests have erupted following the targeted killing of Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif and five other journalists near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. Demonstrations in cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Mexico City condemn Israel’s actions and accuse Western media of complicity in downplaying the attacks on Palestinian journalists. The Hind Rajab Foundation and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights have filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court, seeking accountability for these killings.
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Israeli Peace Activists Protest Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
Israeli peace activists in Tel Aviv have called for the closure of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.- and Israel-backed group criticized for its aid distribution sites, labeled as “death traps.” Over 1,800 Palestinians have been killed while attempting to access food since GHF took over aid operations, with 19 deaths reported yesterday. The United Nations confirmed its first contact with GHF, raising concerns about Israel’s restrictions on traditional aid agencies like UNRWA.
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26 Nations Demand Israel Restore Gaza Humanitarian Aid
Foreign ministers from 26 countries, including Australia, Canada, and the U.K., issued a joint statement urging Israel to restore large-scale humanitarian aid access to Gaza, open border crossings, and cease lethal force against civilians at aid sites. Notably, Germany, Hungary, and the Trump administration did not sign the statement. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon condemned Israel’s actions as “utterly appalling,” highlighting growing international pressure to address Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.
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Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces Kill 40 in Darfur Camp Attack
In Sudan’s Darfur region, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked the Abu Shouk camp for displaced people, killing at least 40 civilians. The assault involved gunfire on homes and executions, exacerbating the region’s famine and cholera outbreak, with 80 deaths reported from the disease. UNICEF warns that over 640,000 children under five are at risk, underscoring the dire humanitarian situation in the conflict-ridden area.
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Trump and European Leaders Discuss Ukraine Ahead of Putin Summit
President Trump held virtual talks with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict ahead of a Friday summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. EU leaders, except Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, emphasized that Ukraine’s borders must not be redrawn by force. Zelensky rejected any ceasefire involving territorial concessions, while Ukraine’s military warned of a Russian troop buildup for a potential September offensive.
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U.S. National Guard Deployed to Washington, D.C.
Following President Trump’s announcement of a federal takeover of Washington, D.C.’s police force, 800 National Guard troops and 500 federal law enforcement agents have been deployed to the capital. The Trump administration is also planning a Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force to deploy to other U.S. cities, raising concerns about potential overreach and militarization of domestic law enforcement.
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U.S. State Department Accused of Omitting Human Rights Abuses
The Trump administration’s annual human rights reports have been criticized for removing sections on gender-based violence, LGBTQ+ rights, and ethnic discrimination, particularly in countries allied with Trump, such as Israel, Hungary, and El Salvador. The report on Israel was cut by over 80%, omitting mention of Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, prompting accusations of undermining U.S. credibility in global human rights advocacy.
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Myanmar Faces Hunger Crisis After Aid Cuts
Myanmar is experiencing a dramatic rise in hunger following the World Food Program’s aid cuts to one million people in April, driven by funding shortfalls and restrictions by the military junta. The ongoing civil conflict since the 2021 coup has worsened economic conditions and disrupted food production, with over 18 million people requiring humanitarian assistance, potentially destabilizing the region further.
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Wildfire Near Madrid Kills One, Forces Evacuations
A wildfire in Tres Cantos near Madrid, Spain, killed one person and forced hundreds to evacuate, burning through housing complexes. The fire, part of Spain’s worst wildfire season in recent history, was contained after deploying 14 firefighting teams and three helicopters. The blaze highlights the increasing severity of wildfires in Europe, linked to climate change and record-high temperatures in July 2025.