Why Netanyahu confronted Vance during ‘frank and candid conversation’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 31
Spanish PM slams 'attack on territorial integrity' – but were Israel and US to blame? SPAIN’s Prime Minister has condemned an “attack on Spain's territorial integrity” as questions around the potential involvement of the US… The National (Scotland) · Jul 31
Hamas says a deal has been reached in Gaza, and other developments in the Middle East The main development in the Middle East on Friday was Hamas confirming that it will disarm in a potential breakthrough for ending the war in Gaza The Independent UK · Jul 31
Israel must approve Trump agreement before Hamas will implement, says Hamas official Hamas stated Israel must first meet its prior commitments for any Gaza peace deal. Donald Trump announced a major milestone toward ending the Gaza war. Gazans remain skeptical, saying little has changed on the ground. Hamas wants Israel to stop killing and end its attacks first. The National Committee for… The Economic Times · Jul 31
Trump says ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas agreed in Gaza but Israel yet to accept US president hails breakthrough but Israeli far-right minister says ‘only solution’ is ‘encouraging emigration and destroying Hamas’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
US, Israel considering land blockade to cripple Iran's economy: Report The United States and Israel are discussing a possible land blockade of Iran as they seek to increase economic pressure on the regime after months of strikes failed to bring it to heel, The Telegraph reported. The Times of India · Jul 31
Netanyahu confronted JD Vance over his criticism of Israel on US trip, says report The ‘frank and candid conversation’ took place during Netanyahu’s seventh state visit to the US this week The Independent UK · Jul 31
Trump Touts Agreement To Disarm Hamas In Gaza, But The Group Says There's a Caveat Hamas officials say the group will disarm only if the U.S. and Israel honor past commitments, including Israel ending attacks in Gaza, pulling back its forces and increasing the flow of goods into the enclave. International Business Times · Jul 31
Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar at London Palladium amid Israel song backlash Culture Club star will no longer play King Herod in the Palladium production, his manager announced Evening Standard · Jul 31
Hamas disarmament is not the first time Trump has declared ‘historic’ peace in Gaza - major questions remain ANALYSIS: The key sticking points over what comes first - disarmament or withdrawal - and what withdrawal actually means, remain unresolved, Chief international correspondent Bel Trew writes The Independent UK · Jul 31
Trump Hails 'Historic' Hamas Disarmament Agreement as Israel Remains Skeptical President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the Board of Peace reached what he called “a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all armed groups in Gaza,” calling it a major milestone in his 20-point peace plan. Benzinga · Jul 31
Will Hamas disarm and what has been agreed in Trump’s Gaza peace plan? Hamas officials stressed that the agreement was conditional on Israel withdrawing from the Strip The Independent UK · Jul 31
Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar after releasing pro-Israel song The 80s star will no longer appear in role of Herod in London Palladium run, with manager saying decision is ‘in the best interests of my artist’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
Boy George pulled from West End performance run after releasing pro-Israel song Boy George has been pulled off a West End performance days before he was set to take the stage as his manager scrambles to minimise backlash to… The National (Scotland) · Jul 31
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Boy George quits Jesus Christ Superstar after pro-Israel song backlash Singer’s manager decided to pull him out of respect for West End production
The Conversation · Jul 31 Diplomacy after death at Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu sat on the same row in Washington National Cathedral this week to bid farewell to Republican US senator Lindsey Graham. But, for the two leaders, Graham’s funeral was also an opportunity for private talks at the White House with Donald…
The Conversation · Jul 31 Trump is hailing it as a ‘breakthrough’, but will Hamas actually disarm in Gaza? US President Donald Trump has announced that Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza have agreed to disarm. He’s calling it a “critical step” toward lasting peace and security in the strip.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 31 Hamas set to agree to disarmament in Gaza, US officials claim Hamas – the militant group that governs the Palestinian administration of the Gaza Strip – is reportedly set to agree to disarm as part of a…
France 24 · Jul 31 What we know about the Hamas disarmament deal announced by Trump Palestinian militant group Hamas confirmed Friday that it had agreed to a deal with Israel that would lead to the group's disarmament in return for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. Here's what we know so far.
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Israelis worry about weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans Israelis across political and religious lines are worried about the weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31 Friday briefing: Why attacks on hospitals from Ukraine to Lebanon now happen with impunity In today’s newsletter: The legal protections once considered foundational in conflict are now routinely bypassed, with healthcare personnel treated as legitimate targets
The Guardian - AU · Jul 31 Middle East crisis: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes first – as it happened The agreement is a ‘great breakthrough’, the president says in response to media questions
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Indian companies profited with weapons sale to Israel amid ongoing Gaza genocide, Amnesty report says Report says India's export control system contains ‘critical structural failures’, including the absence of an explicit requirement for human rights due diligence before approving military exports
Euronews · Jul 31 Hamas agrees to 'historic' disarmament deal, Israel minister deems it 'unacceptable' Trump said the deal to advance his 20-point peace plan will be rolled out in “carefully structured phases”, but did not announce a timeline as to when the process may be completed. Israel's far-right minister deemed the deal "unacceptable".
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Trump-Iran latest: US president warns of fresh strikes as Kuwait intercepts missiles from Tehran Iran’s military accused the US of ‘moving down the path of escalating tensions’