Israel frees Gaza aid worker who went missing after deadly attack on medics, rescue service says – Middle East Monitor

SummaryBritain's military conducted a joint operation with U.S. forces against the Houthi militia in Yemen for the first time since President Trump re-entered office, aiming to degrade Houthi capabilities and protect international shipping. The operation targeted buildings used for drone manufacturing near Sana, with careful planning to minimize civilian risk, although details on casualties were not provided. This strike follows intensified Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, coinciding with President Trump's...

An Iranian man named Mohsen Langarneshin, convicted of espionage for Israel, was executed by hanging amid ongoing nuclear negotiations between Iran and the U.S. He was accused of assisting in the assassination of IRGC Colonel Hassan Sayad Khodai in 2022 and supporting various operations for the Mossad, including providing communication equipment and facilitating connections between domestic agents and Mossad operatives. Iranian officials claim Langarneshin was a senior spy involved in significant terrorist operations, and his...

The United States has imposed sanctions on six individuals and six entities from Iran and China for their roles in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' ballistic missile program, specifically for acquiring propellant ingredients like sodium perchlorate and dioctyl sebacate. Among the sanctioned entities is Iran's Saman Tejarat Barman Trading Company and five Chinese companies involved in the shipment and financial support of these materials. These actions align with President Trump's directive to exert maximum economic...

US and British forces conducted a joint military operation in Yemen targeting Houthi drone manufacturing facilities linked to attacks on shipping, following President Trump's directive to intensify strikes against Iranian-backed rebels. The operation, which occurred near Sanaa, aimed to reduce civilian risk by being executed after dark, although claims of civilian casualties from a recent US airstrike on a detention center have raised concerns. Rights advocates highlight ongoing risks as the US military reports over...

French lawyer Rafik Chekkat stated that the charge of “terrorist propaganda” is being used to silence criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, exemplified by the recent arrest of political scientist Francois Burgat on July 9, 2024, following a complaint from the European Jewish Organisation. Although Burgat was released the same day, the prosecution has sought an eight-month suspended sentence and a fine, highlighting a broader trend of suppressing dissent regarding Palestine. Chekkat emphasized that this...

Over 1.2 million Palestinian students in Gaza and the West Bank have benefited from Jordan's "Wise School" e-learning platform, launched this academic year in collaboration with the World Islamic Sciences and Education University. Developed under royal directives, the platform enables offline access to the Palestinian curriculum for grades one to twelve, with accredited certificates from the Palestinian Ministry of Education. The app is highly visited globally, offering interactive content, exam preparation support, and additional resources...