Once a pro-Iran bastion, Damascus shrine district now in rebel hands

During a meeting in Turnberry, Scotland, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Israel must make a decision regarding next steps in Gaza, especially after Hamas has become less willing to negotiate on hostage releases. He emphasized the urgency of securing the release of hostages, noting that Hamas's stance has recently "hardened." Want More Context? 🔎

Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a threat to Iran, stating that attacks could resume, targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei directly if threats against Israel persist. This follows a 12-day conflict initiated by Israeli airstrikes on Iranian sites, which ended with a US-brokered ceasefire on June 24. Want More Context? 🔎

Jordanian and Emirati planes delivered food to Gaza as Israel initiated a "tactical pause" in military operations to address a worsening hunger crisis, with the Israeli military conducting its own airdrop. Despite these efforts, the UN reported that a third of Gaza's population faced severe food shortages, and humanitarian officials warned that airdrops alone would be insufficient to alleviate the situation. Want More Context? 🔎

In Gaza, the act of resistance against occupation faces scrutiny that often overshadows the injustices of the oppressor, with expectations unfairly placed on those who resist. True liberation movements, as history shows, arise instinctively in the face of oppression, and it is unjust to demand that resisters conform to diplomatic standards while enduring violence and subjugation. Want More Context? 🔎

Jordan and the United Arab Emirates conducted their first airdrop of aid into the Gaza Strip in months, delivering 25 tons of supplies on Sunday, according to a Jordanian official. The official emphasized that these airdrops are not a replacement for land-based aid delivery. Want More Context? 🔎

Iran executed two members of the banned Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK) group, Mehdi Hassani and Behrouz Ehsani-Eslamloo, for attacking civilian infrastructure, following a trial criticized by Amnesty International as "grossly unfair." The defendants, sentenced to death for "moharebeh" and other charges, were reportedly tortured during their detention and trial, which the rights group condemned for lacking legal representation and due process. Want More Context? 🔎