Head of US-based pro-Israel group acknowledges Israel breaking genocide convention in Gaza – Middle East Monitor

Sudan's Sovereignty Council Chairman, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has vowed to defeat the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur, emphasizing his commitment during a visit to Wad al-Noura village, a site of a recent massacre. The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and RSF, exacerbated by foreign mercenaries, has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis, with rising fears of famine and cholera outbreaks in El Fasher. Want More Context? 🔎

Twenty Palestinians were killed and dozens injured when a food aid truck overturned in central Gaza, forced onto an unsafe route by Israeli forces amid worsening humanitarian conditions. The Government Media Office attributed the incident to Israel's policy of "engineering hunger and chaos," holding it responsible for the ongoing humanitarian disaster and the deaths of civilians. Want More Context? 🔎

Over 100 Israeli academics have urged Germany to exert pressure on Israel, warning that inaction could lead to further atrocities in Gaza. This follows calls from SPD lawmakers for Germany to support an international coalition for a ceasefire, as critics argue that Germany's cautious response is influenced by its historical guilt over the Holocaust. Want More Context? 🔎

A British couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, detained in Iran on espionage charges since January, spoke with relatives in the UK for the first time, revealing they are alive after being moved to separate prisons near Tehran. Their family expressed relief but raised concerns about the lack of consular access and urged the UK government to act for their release. Want More Context? 🔎

The Lebanese Cabinet, chaired by President Joseph Aoun, has authorized the army to develop a plan to consolidate weapons under state control by year-end, primarily targeting non-state groups like Hezbollah, as announced by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The Cabinet also agreed to continue discussions on a US arms control proposal at a government meeting set for August 7. Want More Context? 🔎

More than 90 people died when a migrant boat sank off Yemen's coast, primarily carrying Ethiopian migrants, with the confirmed death toll reaching 96 after bodies were recovered. Despite ongoing civil war, Yemen remains a significant transit point for irregular migration, with many migrants attempting to reach Gulf states for better opportunities. Want More Context? 🔎