White House says ‘not there yet’ on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's plan to transport 2,000 Gaza war victims to Pulau Galang for medical care is viewed as symbolic but impractical, given the logistical and medical risks involved in such a long journey. Critics argue that true support for Palestine should focus on political actions and local medical aid rather than temporary evacuations that could inadvertently aid Israel's demographic strategies. Want More Context? 🔎

ANKARA (Reuters)Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized the necessity for Muslim nations to unite and engage the international community against Israel's intentions to control Gaza City, following discussions in Egypt with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. He also announced an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to address the situation. Want More Context? 🔎

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on August 10 to discuss Israel's recent decision to occupy Gaza City, a session prompted by requests from the UK, Denmark, France, Greece, and Slovenia. Although the meeting has garnered support from most members, Panama and the US have not endorsed it, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement about gaining full control of Gaza. Want More Context? 🔎

The Yemeni Houthi group launched three drone attacks on Ben Gurion Airport and vital sites in southern Israel, with military spokesperson Yahya Saree describing them as significant operations. He warned international shipping companies about targeting vessels at Israeli ports, urging them to cease operations to protect their crews amid intensified Houthi strikes supporting Palestinians in Gaza. Want More Context? 🔎

Macron’s promise and Great Britain’s historical burdenA weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media highlights French President Emmanuel Macron's commitments and the historical responsibilities of Great Britain in the Middle East context. The piece reflects on the ongoing discussions surrounding Palestinian statehood and the implications of these geopolitical dynamics. Want More Context? 🔎

The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has blocked the popular classifieds platform Divar from listing on the stock market due to concerns over its chairman's outspoken and independent views. Divar, which boasts nearly 38 million active users, faced this restriction as part of broader measures against dissent in Iran. Want More Context? 🔎