Syria affirms state’s sole role in preserving sovereignty amid Suwayda unrest – Middle East Monitor

Rescuers have recovered 370 bodies from a landslide in the remote village of Tarasin, Sudan, after severe rainfall caused the disaster, with the UN estimating up to 1,000 fatalities. Local residents, along with the Sudan Liberation Movement, are conducting recovery efforts as aid agencies remain unable to access the area, amidst an ongoing conflict that has devastated Darfur. Want More Context? 🔎

An Egyptian official criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “delusional” for considering the cancellation of a gas agreement between Egypt and Israel, emphasizing that Netanyahu cannot handle the repercussions of such a move. Diaa Rashwan, head of the State Information Service, asserted that Egypt has multiple energy options and reaffirmed the gas deal's significance amidst ongoing regional tensions. Want More Context? 🔎

A flotilla of 20 boats carrying 350 pro-Palestinian activists, including Greta Thunberg, departed from Barcelona to deliver medical and food supplies to Gaza, aiming to challenge Israel's blockade. Following a previous failed attempt due to stormy weather, the mission plans to converge with another group from Tunis, despite Israeli authorities labeling such efforts as publicity stunts. Want More Context? 🔎

Google signed a $45 million contract with the Israeli prime minister’s office to run a digital advertising campaign promoting Israeli messaging during the Gaza crisis, explicitly labeled as hasbara, or state propaganda. Despite international condemnation and reports of famine in Gaza, the campaign included ads denying hunger, while Google also faced scrutiny for its involvement in Project Nimbus, a military cloud computing partnership with Israel. Want More Context? 🔎

Iran envoy blasts US over Venezuela policiesTehran's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, condemned the US's actions against Venezuela, stating they pose "a serious threat to international peace and security." He labeled these policies as hostile and illegal, violating the UN charter. Want More Context? 🔎

Gaza principal slams Hamas, calls them 'murderers'Saad Al-Mashalal, a school principal in Gaza, condemned Hamas as 'murderers' following the death of his son during one of the group's attacks on aid distribution sites in Khan Yunis. His remarks were shared in a video released by COGAT, highlighting the violence inflicted by the terror group. Want More Context? 🔎