Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Hamas does not wish to conclude a hostage deal, but rather seeks to break Israel. He emphasized his determination to free the captives, destroy Hamas, and guarantee Israel's security.
US Presidential Envoy Stephen Witkoff announced the development of a plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip and rebuild the enclave. This plan is being developed jointly with the Israeli government, but Hamas is not ready to lay down arms without the creation of an independent Palestinian state.
The United States Senate goes on summer recess without passing a bill on sanctions against Russia, which gives Trump the exclusive right to decide on their introduction. Democrats are skeptical about punishing Putin, despite his disappointment.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that Donald Trump is a peacemaker and seeks to resume negotiations with Russia.
US President Donald Trump does not rule out a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin within 10 days before the end of the term for settling the war in Ukraine.
Senator Lindsey Graham stated that US President Donald Trump seeks peace with Russia, but will not tolerate jokes. Graham emphasized that Trump is unlike his predecessors and will not allow capabilities to be exaggerated.
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff visited the Gaza Strip, where he discussed the humanitarian situation and the Iranian issue. The visit took place after criticism of the aid distribution system by Human Rights Watch.
Slovenia has banned the import, export, and transit of weapons to and from Israel, becoming the first EU country to introduce such restrictions. This decision has symbolic significance due to the almost zero volume of arms trade between the countries.
Hamas will not participate in negotiations with Israel until the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip improves. The US and Israel have formed a new agreement regarding negotiations.
The US expects the war in Ukraine to end by August 8. This information was confirmed by the leading US diplomat at the UN Security Council.
US President Donald Trump stated that strained relations with Putin and Netanyahu prevent him from receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. He is disappointed by the actions of both leaders regarding the continuation of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
The UN conference in New York concluded with a call from 17 countries for an end to Hamas's rule in the Gaza Strip. The signatories condemned the attacks by Hamas and Israel, demanding the withdrawal of Israeli troops and a halt to settlement construction.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on the statement by the head of the British government, Keir Starmer, regarding the future recognition of Palestine as a state. Netanyahu believes that Starmer's actions encourage Hamas terrorism.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan stated that normalization of relations with Israel is only possible after the creation of a Palestinian state. According to him, lasting peace in the region can only be achieved after the rights of the Palestinian people are taken into account.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced his intention to recognize the Palestinian state in September at the UN General Assembly. This decision drew sharp condemnation from Israel and the United States, but received a positively neutral reaction from European allies.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US strongly rejects French President Emmanuel Macron's plan to recognize Palestine as an independent state at the UN General Assembly. Rubio called this decision reckless, serving Hamas propaganda and harming peace.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognize the Palestinian Authority as an independent state. Netanyahu believes this encourages terror and could create an Iranian proxy, as in Gaza.
Discontent is growing in the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his actions, including strikes on Syria and the shelling of a church in Gaza. American officials believe his behavior could undermine Trump's efforts and is too destructive.
Pope Leo XIV called for the protection of places of worship in Gaza after the IDF shelled the Catholic Church of the Holy Family, killing three people. The Pontiff expressed concern about the humanitarian situation and emphasized the need for a ceasefire.
Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has declared the protection of the Druze community a priority following reports of troop withdrawals from As-Suwayda. This comes after Israeli airstrikes on Damascus and amid inter-communal clashes that have resulted in over 350 deaths.
Iranian official Mansour Emami offered a reward for Trump's assassination, and a website is raising funds for this purpose. This comes amid escalating threats from Tehran after US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump and Iranian officials that he supports a nuclear deal that requires Iran to have "zero enrichment" of uranium. The Kremlin urged Iran to agree to this deal, despite publicly supporting Iran's right to enrich uranium.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would resume fighting in the Gaza Strip if Hamas is not eliminated within 60 days. This is a condition for a permanent ceasefire, on which Israel is working together with the US.
The European Union and Israel have reached an agreement to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Measures include increasing humanitarian aid supplies, restoring aid routes, and repairing infrastructure.
Marco Rubio, head of the US State Department, announced sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the UN Human Rights Council's special rapporteur. The reason cited was her actions, allegedly aimed at prompting the International Criminal Court to act against American and Israeli officials.
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. This is the first visit of a high-ranking Iranian official to the Persian Gulf country after Israel's war with Tehran.
Israel's Defense Minister instructed the military to develop a "humanitarian city" on the ruins of Rafah to accommodate over 2 million Palestinians. According to the minister, Palestinians will undergo screening for Hamas affiliation and will not be able to leave the zone.
The meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump has been moved to 4:30 PM instead of 6:00 PM. Netanyahu stated that there is unity of views regarding the destruction of Hamas and the highest level of cooperation between the countries.
US Vice President JD Vance met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Blair House. Further details of the meeting were not disclosed.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced a new round of nuclear talks with Iran within a week. President Trump stated that Iran itself requested the meeting after US strikes on nuclear facilities.
