Gaza Strip

Humanitarian aid from Ukraine in the form of 1000 tons of flour has been delivered to Gaza. It is already being used to bake bread for 100,000 people a month, and another 6,000 tons are planned to be delivered.

The United States is sending military forces to the Middle East because of the threat of an Iranian attack on Israel. Western leaders have expressed support for Israel and called on Iran to back down from its aggressive plans.

The US President held talks with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the UK on the situation in Gaza. They supported the call for a ceasefire and expressed solidarity with Israel against Iranian threats.

The US expects the ceasefire talks in Gaza to continue. The State Department spokesman said that all participants should return to the negotiating table, but refused to comment on Hamas' participation.

Israeli intelligence reports that Iran is preparing a large-scale attack on Israel in the coming days. This could jeopardize the hostage talks in Gaza scheduled for Thursday and the ceasefire agreement.

The Hamas leader conveyed to Israel a message about his desire to conclude a ceasefire agreement. The US calls on Israel to agree to the deal to avoid escalation of the conflict.

Israel said it had attacked a Hamas command center in a Gaza school, killing about 100 people. The strike drew international condemnation, with the US and EU calling for minimizing civilian casualties.

Hamas reports about 100 dead as a result of an Israeli air strike on a school in Gaza. Israel denies the number of casualties and claims to have attacked Hamas militants in the compound.

The Israeli Defense Forces announced the elimination of Samer Mahmoud al-Hajj, a senior Hamas commander in Lebanon. The terrorist was killed in an air strike in the Sidon area, 60 kilometers from the border.

Israel has agreed to resume ceasefire talks in the Gaza Strip on August 15, as requested by mediators. A delegation will be sent to an agreed location to discuss the details of the agreement.

The leaders of the United States, Egypt, and Qatar initiated urgent talks between Israel and Hamas on August 15. The goal is to conclude a ceasefire agreement and release hostages.

At least 40 people were killed in new Israeli bombings in the Gaza Strip. The attacks targeted the Al-Bureij refugee camp and schools in eastern Gaza City, according to the Hamas health department.

In a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, French President Macron called for avoiding escalation in the Middle East. Macron emphasized the devastating consequences of a possible war between Israel and Lebanon for the region.

Pope Francis called on the faithful to pray for Ukraine, Myanmar and Sudan. The pontiff also asked to prevent the expansion of the conflict in the Middle East and to eliminate discrimination in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

U. S. Secretary of State Blinken says ceasefire talks in Gaza have reached the final stage. The US is working with Egypt and Qatar on an agreement to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.

Hamas unanimously elected Yahya Sinwar as chairman of the political bureau to replace the murdered Ismail Haniyeh. Sinwar is considered an extremist and is suspected of organizing the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that the worsening situation in the Middle East could prevent a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. He urged the parties to complete the negotiations, emphasizing that there is no reason to delay the agreement.

Unidentified persons opened fire on the office of MP Lars Duesterhoft in Berlin and left a sign condemning Germany for genocide. The politician links the incident to the situation in the Middle East and criticizes the government for supporting Israel.

The United States is engaged in intensive diplomacy to reduce tensions after the assassination of the Hamas leader. Blinken calls on all sides to refrain from escalation and work toward a ceasefire in Gaza.

Nine UNRWA employees were dismissed on suspicion of involvement in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The UN conducted an investigation against 19 employees of the agency, finding evidence of possible involvement.

US President Joe Biden is planning a meeting with the national security team due to the worsening situation in the Middle East. The United States is strengthening its military presence in the region amid concerns about a possible Iranian attack on Israel.

Oil prices fell due to a sell-off in the stock market, caused by fear of a recession in the United States. The decline is limited due to the loss of supplies from Libya and the risk of an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

Iran has warned the planes about changing routes. The United States warns of a possible attack by Iran and Hezbollah on Israel, and airlines suspend flights to the region.

The Israeli Defense Forces announced the elimination of Abed al-Zeri, Hamas's Minister of Economy in Gaza. He was responsible for expanding Hamas's military capabilities and controlling humanitarian aid in the Strip.

US Secretary of State Blinken informs G7 ministers of a possible Iranian attack on Israel in the next 24-48 hours. The United States expects Hezbollah and other Iranian allies in the region to participate.

Tensions are rising in Israel due to the threat of strikes from Iran and Hezbollah after the elimination of two high-ranking militants. The country is preparing for a possible expansion of the regional war in the Middle East.

An Israeli air strike on two schools in Gaza City killed at least 30 people. On the same day, Israeli aircraft attacked a tent city near a hospital, bringing the total number of Palestinians killed to 44.

Kamala Harris will meet with three candidates for the post of Vice President of the United States: Mark Kelly, Tim Walz and Josh Shapiro. The choice is expected to be announced before the start of her tour of the country on August 6.

An Israeli delegation headed by David Barnea visits Egypt for talks on a possible truce in Gaza. The parties remain divided over the terms of a ceasefire, but negotiations continue.

Russia was preparing to transfer missiles and military equipment to the Houthis in Yemen, but refused due to diplomatic pressure. ISW believes that Russia is seeking to use Iran to indirectly confront the West.