Global shipping firm Maersk divests from companies aiding Israel’s settlement enterprise – Middle East Monitor

Italian Defence Minister Critiques Israel's Actions in GazaItalian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza, claiming they have deviated from legitimate self-defense and resulted in severe civilian suffering. He urged that the current situation necessitates decisive action against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's government, which he believes has lost its sanity and humanity, likening the circumstances to a humanitarian catastrophe. Want More Context? 🔎

Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund announced it is terminating contracts with asset managers for Israeli investments and has divested from 11 Israeli companies due to concerns over the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. This follows an urgent review sparked by reports of investments in an Israeli jet engine group linked to the military, despite parliament previously rejecting a total divestment proposal. Want More Context? 🔎

On July 26, 2025, the Israeli daily Haaretz reported a grim update from Gaza, where the ongoing war, now the longest and deadliest in the region's history, has claimed over 60,000 Palestinian lives since October 2023, primarily women and children. Netanyahu's government, facing domestic crises, uses the conflict for political survival, while U.S. support perpetuates the cycle of violence, leading to severe humanitarian consequences and moral isolation for Israel. Want More Context? 🔎

Spain’s foreign minister, Jose Manuel Albares, stated that Spain and the EU will never recognize any unilateral annexation of Gaza or the West Bank, condemning Israel’s military actions that have resulted in over 61,000 Palestinian deaths since October 2023. He called for a permanent ceasefire, humanitarian aid, the release of hostages, and a two-state solution for lasting peace in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

The Israeli government has authorized Defence Minister Israel Katz to mobilize up to 430,000 reserve soldiers until November 2025 to prepare for a full occupation of Gaza City, following cabinet approval to control the area and displace one million Palestinians. Israel's legal adviser deemed this mobilization "unavoidable," despite recognizing legal challenges related to burdens on different population groups. Want More Context? 🔎

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned of a severe hunger crisis in the Gaza Strip, describing the situation as "starvation, pure and simple." During a UN Security Council briefing, OCHA's Ramesh Rajasingham condemned Israel's reoccupation of Gaza, urging an immediate end to the humanitarian catastrophe and calling for the facilitation of aid and the cessation of arbitrary arrests of Palestinians in the West Bank. Want More Context? 🔎