Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle East U.S. President Trump has threatened more strikes on Iran as the U.S. pushes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Aug 1
EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges Labour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 leadership The Guardian - UK · Aug 1
White House signals Trump is weighing new strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle East President Trump considers new strikes on Iran as tensions escalate in the region. Iran fired drones at Kuwait and struck oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Hamas confirmed disarming as part of a potential Gaza war-ending deal. Saudi Arabia announced a 14-country defense alliance to strengthen maritime security. Israeli… The Economic Times · Aug 1
Miscarriages soar in Gaza and birth rate drops, UN report finds More than 4 in 10 births in Gaza are a miscarriage The Independent UK · Jul 31
A high-stakes test for Trump’s Gaza ceasefire board as Hamas disarmament looms U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an agreement for disarmament of Hamas in Gaza and Israel's withdrawal from the area The Independent UK · Jul 31
Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Hamas said Friday it had agreed to a deal that includes handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. Bangkok Post · Jul 31
Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump ceasefire deal Hamas said on Friday it had agreed to hand over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee as part of a US-backed roadmap that would see a gradual Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, though Israel said it would not pull back until the militant group is fully disarmed. France 24 · Jul 31
Israel refuses to withdraw before Hamas disarms after Trump celebrates ‘major milestone’ in peace process Israel and Hamas pointed fingers at each other to make the first move after Donald Trump hailed a ‘new’ agreement towards securing peace The Independent UK · Jul 31
Where Trump, Israel and Hamas stand on Gaza roadmap President Donald Trump announced a Gaza war breakthrough agreement for Hamas disarmament. Major gaps persist regarding the implementation of this proposed deal. Hamas insists Israel must end attacks and withdraw forces first. Israel demands genuine disarmament before any withdrawal from Gaza. Disagreements over sequencing have repeatedly stalled previous diplomatic efforts. The Economic Times · Jul 31
Ed Miliband heaps praise on ‘tireless efforts’ of US after Hamas pledges to disarm Hamas said it will disarm in exchange for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza The Independent UK · Jul 31
The Latest: Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but hurdles and uncertainty remain Hamas said Friday that it reached an agreement to disarm, a significant move that could help end the war in Gaza — but one that will face many hurdles and could take a long time if ever to achieve The Independent UK · Jul 31
Trump’s ‘roadmap’ for peace in Gaza in full as Netanyahu rejects plan Israel and Hamas continue to insist the other must make the first move towards disarmament and withdrawal The Independent UK · Jul 31
MEA says India's dual-use exports comply with laws after Amnesty report India defended its export controls after Amnesty International raised concerns. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that dual-use item exports follow a robust legal framework. India regulates these exports according to its national laws and international commitments. This response addresses allegations of military supplies to Israel for Gaza operations. India… The Economic Times · Jul 31
Hamas says a deal has been reached in Gaza, and other developments in the Middle East The main development in the Middle East on Friday was Hamas confirming that it will disarm in a potential breakthrough for ending the war in Gaza The Independent UK · Jul 31
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Israel must approve Trump agreement before Hamas will implement, says Hamas official Hamas stated Israel must first meet its prior commitments for any Gaza peace deal. Donald Trump announced a major milestone toward ending the Gaza war. Gazans remain skeptical, saying little has changed on the ground. Hamas wants Israel to stop killing and end its attacks first. The National Committee for…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31 Trump says ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas agreed in Gaza but Israel yet to accept US president hails breakthrough but Israeli far-right minister says ‘only solution’ is ‘encouraging emigration and destroying Hamas’
International Business Times · Jul 31 Trump Touts Agreement To Disarm Hamas In Gaza, But The Group Says There's a Caveat Hamas officials say the group will disarm only if the U.S. and Israel honor past commitments, including Israel ending attacks in Gaza, pulling back its forces and increasing the flow of goods into the enclave.
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Hamas disarmament is not the first time Trump has declared ‘historic’ peace in Gaza - major questions remain ANALYSIS: The key sticking points over what comes first - disarmament or withdrawal - and what withdrawal actually means, remain unresolved, Chief international correspondent Bel Trew writes
Benzinga · Jul 31 Trump Hails 'Historic' Hamas Disarmament Agreement as Israel Remains Skeptical President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the Board of Peace reached what he called “a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all armed groups in Gaza,” calling it a major milestone in his 20-point peace plan.
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Will Hamas disarm and what has been agreed in Trump’s Gaza peace plan? Hamas officials stressed that the agreement was conditional on Israel withdrawing from the Strip
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Trump hails Gaza peace deal as Hamas demands Israeli withdraw before group disarms IN FULL
The Conversation · Jul 31 Trump is hailing it as a ‘breakthrough’, but will Hamas actually disarm in Gaza? US President Donald Trump has announced that Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza have agreed to disarm. He’s calling it a “critical step” toward lasting peace and security in the strip.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 31 Hamas set to agree to disarmament in Gaza, US officials claim Hamas – the militant group that governs the Palestinian administration of the Gaza Strip – is reportedly set to agree to disarm as part of a…
France 24 · Jul 31 What we know about the Hamas disarmament deal announced by Trump Palestinian militant group Hamas confirmed Friday that it had agreed to a deal with Israel that would lead to the group's disarmament in return for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. Here's what we know so far.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31 Friday briefing: Why attacks on hospitals from Ukraine to Lebanon now happen with impunity In today’s newsletter: The legal protections once considered foundational in conflict are now routinely bypassed, with healthcare personnel treated as legitimate targets