Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-08-01
We've collected the top geopolitical conflict articles from the Middle East and brought them all here. If you're tired of only having access to MSM versions of the story, you've found the right place. We’ll include all of the outlets we know of. For this post, we looked at 10 news sites and located 71 current articles out of 465 reviewed.
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Haaretz latest headlines, IRNA English, Middle East Monitor, Presstv, AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East, Mehr News Agency, JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World, Military Africa.
Hamas says Israel must halt attacks to advance Gaza ceasefire’s 2nd phase
Palestinian group Hamas said Friday that Israel’s commitment to stop the killings and end its attacks is “the essential gateway” to advancing implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement and setting a timeline for measures agreed under its second phase, Anadolu reports. In a statement on Telegram, the group said it and other Palestinian factions had engaged “responsibly and positively” with nego...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
‘Constructive step toward peace’: EU welcomes Gaza disarmament agreement
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Friday welcomed the reported agreement on the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, saying the plan could be a “constructive step towards peace,” Anadolu reports. In a statement shared on the US social media platform X, Kallas said the implementation of the plan would depend on the “full commitment of all parties” involved. “A lot needs to fall...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel uses 700 tons of explosives in new attacks on Lebanon
The Israeli military has conducted new attacks near Lebanon’s Shaqif Fortress (Beaufort Castle) in southern Lebanon, causing huge explosions in adjacent areas.
Presstv
Jul 31, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Italy minister rejects opposition criticism of Saudi troop deployment
ROME, July 31 (Reuters) - Italy's defense minister on Friday rejected opposition criticism over the deployment of troops and military assets to the Gulf region, saying the mission's framework had been fully disclosed to parliament.According to the defense ministry's website, around 400 Italian air force personnel have been deployed to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain since March, after Tehran had ...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 31, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Turkiye ‘closely’ monitoring efforts to end Israeli attacks, occupation: President Erdogan
Turkiye is “closely” following diplomatic initiatives seeking an end to Israel’s attacks and occupation, said the nation’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday, Anadolu reports. “We assessed how Turkiye could contribute to these efforts. We also discussed opportunities to further develop our bilateral relations in various fields. We believe that the growing dialogue between Lebanon and Syria...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 30, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Factbox-Where Trump, Israel and Hamas stand on Gaza roadmap
July 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he described as a breakthrough agreement to end the Gaza war, but major gaps remain over how any deal would be implemented.The central dispute is over sequencing. Hamas says Israel must first meet commitments under the ceasefire agreement reached last year in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, while Israel says Hamas must first undergo what i...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 31, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Kuwaiti FM meets top Pakistani officials in Islamabad amid escalating Persian Gulf tensions
Kuwait’s top diplomat has visited Pakistan for talks focused on bilateral ties amid regional security.
Presstv
Jul 31, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Iraq denies Trump’s claim of prior knowledge of US-Saudi strikes
The Iraqi government said on Thursday it had no prior knowledge of the US and Saudi strikes on positions of the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), an umbrella group that includes Iran-backed armed factions, contradicting US President Donald Trump’s statement that the operation had been coordinated with Baghdad. Government spokesperson Haider Al-Aboudi said in a media interview that the government ...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Palestinian shot during settler march through West Bank towns
One Palestinian was shot and wounded during an Israeli settler march through several West Bank Palestinian towns Friday that sparked clashes with locals, first responders, the army and an AFP journalist said. "Our crews in Nablus are treating a young man who was shot with live ammunition in the abdomen during an Israeli army and settler raid on the al-Junaid area," the Palestinian Re...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 31, 2026 - al-monitor.com
UK welcomes Gaza disarmament deal, urges Israeli withdrawal
Britain on Friday welcomed the agreement on the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza and called for the withdrawal of the Israeli army from Gaza, Anadolu reports. “The focus must now be on implementing the 20-Point Plan in full. This includes the withdrawal of the Israeli army from Gaza, and respect for the ceasefire by all parties,” Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said in a statement...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel expands West Bank land seizures as Palestinian communities face shrinking space
From Al-Bireh to the northern Jordan Valley, and now into Area A, Israel has issued a series of land seizure and confiscation orders affecting Palestinian communities across the occupied West Bank.
Presstv
Jul 31, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Israeli occupiers raid areas near Nablus, army arrests 14 Palestinians in raids across West Bank
Israeli occupiers, under army protection, raided areas west of the occupied West Bank city of Nablus and the nearby town of Tell on Friday morning, while the army arrested 14 Palestinians and injured 11 others during multiple raids in multiple cities. An Anadolu Agency correspondent said dozens of occupiers entered the Ain al-Mazrab area of Tell, as well as the al-Ameriya area and its surroundings...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli forces demolish Palestinian water wells in northern Jordan Valley
Israeli forces have demolished three Palestinian wells and water infrastructure in the northern Jordan Valley, in the occupied West Bank.
Presstv
Jul 31, 2026 - presstv.ir
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US nears full withdrawal from Iraq as bases in Kurdistan Region face attacks from Iran, proxies
Patriot air-defense systems that detect and shoot down incoming missiles and drones have already been removed, sources told Al-Monitor.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 31, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Trump says Israel 'very happy' with Gaza disarmament agreement
By Steve HollandCAMP DAVID, MARYLAND July 31 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said Friday that Israel was "very happy" with an agreement reached by his so-called Board of Peace for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed Palestinian groups in Gaza."We do have an understanding with Israel. Israel is very happy about it. Israel helped us, and they've been very good," Trump said. "Will it...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 31, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Netanyahu meets Trump for first time since 40-day war on Iran
The US-Israeli war against Iran has had severe consequences for ordinary people, including food shortages and potential famine due to disrupted planting.
Presstv
Jul 31, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Bishara Bahbah says Hamas proposes 10 year ceasefire and disarmament - interview
In an interview, prominent Palestinian-American scholar and former mediator in the hostage deal talks, Dr. Bishara Bahbah, described what he characterized as Hamas's most far-reaching proposal.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 31, 2026 - jpost.com
Lebanese president urges Palestinians to comply with state monopoly on arms
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday stressed the importance of Palestinians in Lebanon complying with a government decision to place weapons solely under state authority and cooperating with Lebanese security agencies, Anadolu reports. Aoun made the remarks during a meeting with a Palestinian delegation headed by Yasser Abbas, the special representative of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel Hayom profiles Egyptian activist, Dalia Ziada, following her departure from Egypt
Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom has published an interview with Egyptian activist Dalia Ziada, who left Egypt after facing criticism over her public positions on Israel and the conflict in Gaza. According to the newspaper, Ziada departed Egypt shortly after publicly expressing views supportive of Israel and describing Palestinian armed groups as terrorist organizations. The report said she later re...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Erdogan says Turkey ready to support reconstruction in southern Lebanon
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey is prepared to contribute to reconstruction efforts in southern Lebanon and will continue its support for the Lebanese Armed Forces. Speaking on Thursday, Erdogan said Lebanon stands to benefit from greater regional stability and cooperation, adding that he had discussed with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun the forms of assistance Ankara could prov...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Belgium welcomes reported Gaza disarmament agreement, urges swift implementation
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot on Friday welcomed the reported agreement on the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, calling it a potential step toward ending the conflict and advancing lasting peace, Anadolu reports. “I welcome the reported agreement on the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. If implemented in full and by all parties, it could mark an impo...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US sanctions global networks supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, Revolutionary Guards
The US imposed sanctions on six individuals and entities Thursday in four nations for their roles in supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its primary transport network, Mahan Air, Anadolu reports. “The United States today sanctioned six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia, and Iran that enable the Iranian regime’s … IRGC,” said State Department spokesperson Tomm...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 30, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran foils US-Israeli sabotage plot, dismantles four terrorist cells in southeast
Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence has announced the successful dismantling of four organized operational cells belonging to Takfiri terrorist groups linked to hostile American and Zionist intelligence services.
Presstv
Jul 31, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Poll: Americans want Netanyahu arrested by almost 2-to-1 margin
Much has changed in five of months of war against Iran, and the esteem of Israel, Netanyahu and the American military will likely never recover.
Presstv
Jul 31, 2026 - presstv.ir
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No Iran commitment, no Trump endorsement: Netanyahu leaves US empty-handed
The Israeli prime minister described Tuesday's meeting with US President Donald Trump was the "best ever," but diplomatic sources say he left the Washington with little tangibles.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 31, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Hezbollah vows to keep weapons until Israeli occupation ends
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has vowed the group will not disarm while Israeli occupation persists, denouncing Lebanon’s cabinet decision on its weapons as a US-driven move that risks sparking civil strife.
Presstv
Jul 31, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Dozens of Israeli soldiers leave Sde Teiman base after dispute with commanders: Report
Dozens of Israeli soldiers left the Sde Teiman military base in southern Israel on Thursday following a dispute with senior commanders, the Israeli newspaper The Jerusalem Post reported, Anadolu reports. The soldiers are members of the Sabar Battalion of the Givati Brigade, according to the report. “According to sources in the Givati Brigade, the command staff decided to remove and destroy symbols...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 30, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US terrorists wounded in Iran war rise to 653: Report
Tehran, IRNA – Another 11 US terrorists have been added to the Pentagon’s casualty database, increasing the number wounded in the war with Iran to 653.
IRNA English
Jul 31, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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Iran’s Araghchi: Egypt is an important friend, its security is of utmost importance, warns of ‘Israeli conspiracy’
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that Tehran was not responsible for the strike that targeted two Egyptian vessels at Damietta Port. In a post on his official X account, Araghchi said: “Egypt is an important friend and partner in the region, and its security is of utmost importance to us.” He urged vigilance against “Israeli plots and false-flag operations designed to u...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Trump forces Israel's hand on Gaza deal with Hamas. Netanyahu is waiting for it to fail
While Trump and Iran repeat a pattern of escalation and failed negotiations, Netanyahu's declining leverage in Washington mirrors broader challenges facing his government before the next election – as he hopes the loopholes in the Gaza Board of Peace road map ultimately doom it
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 31, 2026 - haaretz.com
US strike on Qeshm family home 'reminiscent of Daesh atrocities': Iran
Iran condemned the US airstrike on homes in Qeshm Island that killed three family members, calling it a war crime and terrorist-style attack while launching a legal investigation and vowing international action.
Presstv
Jul 31, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Palestinian Football Association files complaints over Israeli claims against slain Gaza football figures
The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) said Thursday that it had filed formal complaints with international and continental football governing bodies over Israeli military allegations against 12 Palestinian football figures killed during the war in Gaza. Last week, the Israeli military alleged that the 12, including a FIFA-accredited international assistant referee, were members of Hamas and I...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 30, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
The vanishing terrorists: The New York Times' new Gaza reporting strategy - opinion
A new study via Claude Code shows that The New York Times fully adopted Hamas's strategy regarding casualty reporting in Gaza.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 31, 2026 - jpost.com
US military rejects Iranian claim that Strait of Hormuz is closed
US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Friday rejected Iran’s claims that Tehran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, calling the assertion “false,” Anadolu reports. “Once again, the Iranian government claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz. This is false,” CENTCOM said on the US social media platform X. The command said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial vessel traffic and stressed that Iran...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Trump says US will hit Iran ‘very hard,’ wants to ‘win’ war
US President Donald Trump on Friday said that Washington will continue striking Iran “very hard,” adding that the US wants to “win” the war, Anadolu reports. Speaking to reporters during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David in Maryland, Trump said: “We just want to win. We’re doing very well. We’re trying to be as nice as you can be in a situation like that. But they’re being decimated.” “It’s very sim...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran faces off with E3 over snapback sanctions as Russia and China back Tehran
Europe’s bid to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran has ignited a fierce backlash, with Iran denouncing the move as “illegal” and vowing firm retaliation.
Presstv
Jul 31, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Israeli soldiers stage mutiny at Sde Teiman base over removal of memorial display
Dozens of Israeli soldiers staged what Israeli media described as a mutiny on Thursday after leaving the Sde Teiman military base in southern Israel in protest against orders to remove a memorial display linked to battles they had fought in. The soldiers later returned to the base. Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that dozens of soldiers from the Tsavar Battalion of the Givati Brigade w...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Palestinian resistance to never relinquish its weapons
TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – The representative of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, in Iran, has stressed that the Palestinian resistance will never lay down its weapons, insisting the issue must not be included in any talk with Israel.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 31, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Iran-linked militias seek to draw Iraq into regional war
“Iran’s logic is the logic of war,” a Gulf regional official tells Al-Monitor.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 31, 2026 - al-monitor.com
US terrorists wounded in Iran war rise to 653: Report
TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Another 11 US terrorists have been added to the Pentagon’s casualty database, increasing the number wounded in the war with Iran to 653.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 31, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Islamic Jihad says reported deal between Palestinian factions, Israel ‘inaccurate’
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement said Friday that the announced agreement between Palestinian factions and Israel was “inaccurate,” adding that it has reservations over the deal in its current form, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the movement’s spokesperson said: “What has been announced regarding an agreement between the Palestinian factions and the enemy (Israel) is inaccurate, and we ha...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Lebanese Army chief says Israel seeks to fuel internal strife
Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal said Israel was seeking to stir internal divisions in Lebanon, urging national unity to counter such efforts. Haykal said creating internal strife was “one of the objectives of the Israeli occupation” and stressed the need for awareness and unity to confront such attempts. He said the military was facing major challenges during the current period, ad...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Right to defend: Lebanon rises against US-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah
Massive protests erupt across Lebanon as citizens reject a US-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah, warning it would expose the country—especially its southern border—to increased Israeli aggression and undermine national security.
Presstv
Jul 31, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Hamas agrees to disarm: what are the challenges ahead?
Hamas said on Friday it agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel that included provisions addressing its weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. The text of the agreement has not been released publicly, and there has been no official reaction from the Israeli government, but far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said he opposed the ...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 31, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Shooting down Shaheds: Lessons for Africa from the Gulf conflict on engaging Ukrainian capabilities
In response to the sudden emergence of the long-range drone threat from Iran, many Gulf states scrambled to bring in specialist Ukrainian equipment, trainers and advisers. The goal was to […] The post Shooting down Shaheds: Lessons for Africa from the Gulf conflict on engaging Ukrainian capabilities appeared first on Military Africa.
Military Africa
Jul 31, 2026 - military.africa
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Gaza administration committee says it is ready to govern enclave after ceasefire progress
The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) welcomed progress announced on the roadmap for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire on Friday, saying it is fully prepared to assume responsibility for administering the enclave, Anadolu reports. In a statement posted on X, the committee described the development as “an important milestone” for Gaza’s residents after years of conflict,...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
‘Lasting peace, security’: BoP reaches ‘historic’ Hamas disarmament deal, Trump announces
Board of Peace, White House officials to ‘Post’: Hamas, Palestinian factions agreed to deal’s framework, implementation • ‘Israel skeptical, but not much they can do except see it happen’
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 31, 2026 - jpost.com
Silenced in France: The unjust detention of a pro-Palestine Iranian activist
Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian academic who lived in France for eight years, has been unjustly detained for condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza on social media.
Presstv
Jul 31, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Iran joins world AI cooperation organization
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s ambassador to China has signed the founding charter of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) on behalf of the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, officially registering the country as a member state of the newly established body.
IRNA English
Jul 31, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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Data shows Indonesia is still importing from Israel, in the middle of a genocide, until now
Indonesia’s own Ministry of Trade has published data showing the country is still importing goods from Israel today, in 2026, almost three years into a genocide the world has watched unfold in Gaza. This is happening in the country with the largest Muslim population on earth, a country whose own citizens have spent the last three years marching, boycotting, and demanding their government cut ties ...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iranian army says drones target key US facilities at Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa Air Base
Iran’s army said Thursday it targeted key US military facilities at Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa Air Base with one-way attack drones amid an exchange of attacks between Tehran and Washington across the Middle East region. In a statement, the army’s public relations office said the operation was carried out in retaliation for the killing of an Iranian Air Force Su-24 pilot at the start of the US-Israeli wa...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 30, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli soldiers force evacuations, demolish Palestinian properties near Jenin
Israeli forces have ordered the demolition of several Palestinian buildings in the northern occupied West Bank, giving owners just 40 minutes to salvage their belongings.
Presstv
Jul 31, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan
Hamas said Friday it had agreed to a deal that includes handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. The deal is aimed at implementing the long-stalled second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan brokered by US President Donald Trump, who on Thursday hailed the agreement for Hamas's "complete disarmament",...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 31, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Palestinian factions demand Israeli compliance with Gaza deal
TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) –Hamas officials said an agreement reached with Israel includes provisions addressing the group's weapons and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, as discussions continue over implementing Gaza truce plan.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 31, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Iran's ground forces stand ready against emerging threats
The imposed war by the US and Israel against Iran has highlighted the capabilities of the naval forces of the Islamic Republic.
Presstv
Jul 31, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Israel rejects mediators’ Gaza proposal, insists on Hamas disarmament: Yedioth Ahronoth
The Israeli government has rejected a proposal reached by mediators in Cairo with Palestinian factions and is insisting on the complete disarmament of Hamas as a key condition for any progress on US President Donald Trump’s plan, according to the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth. Citing a source, the newspaper said the 15-point document currently under discussion “does not sufficiently meet Isra...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Trump announces 'historic' Gaza deal; Hamas: Disarmament after IDF withdrawal
The U.S. president said that the IDF will withdraw in stages from the Gaza Strip and that an International Stabilization Force and a Palestinian police force will assume responsibility for security in the area. He added: 'The threat that emerged from Gaza on October 7 will NOT be allowed to rebuild!'
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 31, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israeli military cracks down on West Bank village as settlers march in
By Pesha MagidTAL, West Bank, July 31 (Reuters) - Israeli forces shot and wounded at least one Palestinian, arrested at least three, and closed entrances to the village of Tal in the occupied West Bank on Friday as more than 100 Israeli settlers marched towards the village, residents said.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 31, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Britain ‘losing the plot’ over pro-Palestine crackdown
Britain is “losing the plot” and is on course to becoming a “dictatorship” over its treatment of pro-Palestine protesters, the country has been warned, as the Labour government comes under mounting criticism over authoritarian policies used to crack down on critics of the apartheid state of Israel. Police arrested veteran environmental campaigner Sir Jonathon Porritt outside Westminster Magistrate...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US, Israel main culprit in eroding intl. law: Baghaei
TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has said that the United States and Israel are the main perpetrators of “genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression."
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UN chief urges Israel, Hamas to implement Trump-announced Gaza deal without delay
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged Israel and Hamas to fully implement the Gaza agreement announced by US President Donald Trump, Anadolu reports. “The only good news in recent days is the announcement by the US president of an agreement for Hamas to relinquish their weapons and for Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza,” Guterres said at a news conference in New York. His rem...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Hamas says it agrees to written Gaza ceasefire deal for 2nd phase tied to Israeli compliance
The Palestinian group Hamas has agreed to a written agreement for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire based on a “comprehensive package” of reciprocal and simultaneous commitments, conditional on Israel’s full implementation of the first phase, senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad told Anadolu on Friday. Hamad, a member of Hamas’ political bureau and its negotiating delegation, said the group had ...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
The West Bank on a powder keg
The pace of settler attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank has escalated to the point where their consequences are becoming increasingly difficult to contain. The recent incident in the village of Tell was one such example. Last Friday, a settler attack on the village resulted in the killing of four Palestinians and the death of two Israelis after a Palestinian seized the weapon of a settle...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 30, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Strait of Hormuz remains suspended due to US aggression: PGSA
TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said transit via the Strait of Hormuz remains closed because of continued military acts of US in the region, noting navigation requests will be processed once stability is restored.
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Indonesians sue Israel over Gaza aid flotilla detention
Nine Indonesians among global activists detained while trying to take aid to Gaza in May have filed a complaint against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleging crimes against humanity.
Presstv
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Ex-Israeli army chief says any Gaza deal failing to dismantle Hamas would be ‘complete failure’
Former Israeli army chief and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot said Friday that any agreement on Gaza that fails to dismantle Hamas’ military and governing capabilities would constitute a “complete failure” for the Israeli government, Anadolu reports. Eisenkot’s remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump and the Board of Peace announced an agreement on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire, ...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
IDF kills terrorist who kidnapped Noa Argamani, Avinatan Or on October 7
Kafina was among those who invaded Israel during the October 7 Massacre, leading a group of terrorists under his command.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 31, 2026 - jpost.com
Axios: Reported rift between Vance and Netanyahu deepened over Iran diplomacy and war
Disagreements between US Vice President J.D. Vance and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over diplomacy with Iran and the conduct of the conflict reportedly escalated into personal tensions, according to a report by Axios. Citing US and Israeli officials, Axios reported that friction between the two leaders had been building behind the scenes for several months. According to the report, Ne...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
CENTCOM chief proposes 2-week air campaign against Iran following killing of service members: Report
US President Donald Trump is reviewing a military proposal for an intensive 10- to 14-day aerial bombardment against Iran following attacks that killed four American service members, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. “Trump is in an escalatory mood,” a senior administration official said about the deliberations, though the US president continues to contemplate the “depth of that response...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 30, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Lebanese president says Israeli blasts at Beaufort Castle threaten framework agreement
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday condemned continued Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, saying powerful explosions at the historic Beaufort Castle constituted a dangerous escalation that directly threatened the implementation of the US-mediated framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel, Anadolu reports. In a statement carried by Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA), Aoun denounced w...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 31, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Board of Peace unveils roadmap for Trump's Gaza peace plan
Hamas issued a statement formally accepting the framework, while conditioning the dismantling of its heavy weapons on the establishment of a 'credible pathway toward achieving Palestinian self-determination and statehood' • Israel had yet to officially respond