BIG: South Korea’s Intelligence (NIS) has fully halted its TV and radio propaganda broadcasts targeting North Korea.

Turkish President Erdogan:

We are ready for full EU membership.

Kremlin:

The relationship between Moscow and Baku has entered a difficult period, the Kremlin hopes it will pass.

If Azerbaijan decides to sue Russia, Moscow will await official verdicts.

Kremlin:

Putin's meeting with Trump in Beijing in September is possible if the US president comes to China.

Israeli Defense Minister:

Our policy in Syria includes the presence of the army in Mount Hermon, the security belt area, and the protection of the Druze.

German Foreign Ministry:

Germany, France, and Britain are continuing intensive efforts to find a lasting diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear file.

BIG: Türkiye could announce a preliminary deal for a multibillion-dollar order of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets as early as this week.

Source: WSJ

Israeli media:

A ground military operation has begun in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip.

Kremlin Spokesman Peskov:

Russia is in favor of holding a third round of negotiations with Ukraine.

Once the dates are finalized, the Kremlin will provide the necessary information.

Two Israelis were investigated in Belgium on suspicion of committing war crimes in Gaza and then released.

Reports indicating that the Israelis were involved in war crimes were compiled by the Hind Rajab Foundation and the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN).

These organisations stated that the arrests took place following a legal complaint they filed with the Belgian authorities.

Dmitry Paladichuk, commander of Russia’s Pantsir-S air defence unit #274, is identified as the officer who allegedly ordered the missile strike that downed Azerbaijan's AZAL plane on Dec 25, 2024.

7 months later, no one has been held accountable.

Azerbaijan is now preparing to file international lawsuits against Russia.

Trump posts AI-generated video on Truth Social showing Obama being arrested.

UN OCHA:

Massacres against civilians in Gaza continue, and attacks on those searching for food persist.

Diseases are widespread, the threat of famine remains, and people are confined to less than 14% of the Gaza Strip.

US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack:

Israeli intervention in Syria came at a very bad time.

The killing and revenge on both sides is unbearable, but Syrian government did its best.

US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack:

The ceasefire announced on Saturday between Syria and Israel is an agreement that applies only to Suwayda.

Several children were injured in Israeli attacks targeting Al-Jinan Kindergarten, located in central Gaza.

At least 19 people were killed and 50 others injured after a military aircraft crashed onto a school campus in the capital of Bangladesh, according to an official statement.

The Israeli army is conducting a ground operation in the city of Deir al-Balah in Gaza.

Israeli Likud Party MK Hanoch Milwidsky:

Hamas is far from being defeated, and it's unclear who is behind such an assumption.

75% of Hamas's tunnels are still operational, and the group has rebuilt its structure.

NEW: Ukraine's President Zelensky announced that French companies will begin making drones in Ukraine to boost local production and cooperation.

In June, reports emerged that French carmaker Renault was also planning to produce drones in Ukraine.

Sahel Refugee Crisis

- As of 2025, conflict and climate shocks have displaced millions across the Sahel.

- 28.7M need aid; 5.9M displaced, including 2.1M refugees.

- Crisis drivers include jihadist violence, ethnic strife, drought, weak governance, and food insecurity.