Israeli cabinet approved 5 conditions to end the war in Gaza:

• Disarm Hamas
• Return all 50 hostages (only 20 believed alive)
• Demilitarize Gaza
• Ensure Israeli security control over the enclave
• Establish a new civilian administration excluding both Hamas and the PA

The operation currently being prepared by the army is limited to the city of Gaza, Israeli official says.

Source: Axios

Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman:

Netanyahu is once again sacrificing the security of Israeli citizens for the sake of holding onto power.

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid:

Ben Gvir and Smotrich have dragged Netanyahu into a move that will take many months and will lead to the deaths of the hostages and many soldiers.

Leader of Israel’s opposition Democratic Party, Yair Golan:

The cabinet’s decision, made against the chief of staff’s recommendation, is a disaster for future generations and a death sentence for the hostages.

We must intensify the struggle against Netanyahu’s government—bringing it down will save lives.

The US has doubled its reward to $50m for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro, accusing him of being a top global narco-trafficker tied to drug cartels and violent gangs.

An Israeli official to Yedioth Ahronoth:

The plan to ‘take control of Gaza’ will be halted if an agreement is reached.

The cabinet replaced the word “occupation” with “control over Gaza” due to legal reasons.

Source: Yeidoth Ahronoth

Australian Foreign Minister:

The Israeli government’s move to take control of Gaza will lead to a humanitarian disaster.

The Israeli army will impose a siege on the remaining Hamas fighters in Gaza City and launch a ground attack on the city.

Source: Axios

The US has proposed a plan for Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah by Dec. 31, 2025 in exchange for Israel ending military operations and withdrawing from five southern positions.

The four-phase plan includes Lebanese army deployment, prisoner exchanges, border demarcation, and heavy weapons dismantling.

Source: Reuters

During a phone call, when Netanyahu claimed reports of starvation in Gaza were fabricated by Hamas, Trump reportedly cut him off and shouted:

“I don’t want to hear that the starvation is fake — my aides showed me proof that children there are starving!”

Source: NBC

Israeli Chief of Staff:

The reserve units are suffering from exhaustion, and this will have serious and tangible consequences.

Source: Israel Hayom

Trump and Putin have held long and often friendly phone conversations, with Putin speaking at length about his demands, mainly recognition of Russia’s control over Crimea and the Donbas.

Trump, usually impatient, has listened closely, believing personal rapport could end the war. In recent months the tone has cooled. A July call lasted barely an hour and lacked the usual warmth.

Source: WSJ

A new U.S.-made version of the Geran/Shahed kamikaze drone appears, called the MQM-172 Arrowhead.

Previously, a similar kamikaze drone design named LUCAS was unveiled by the U.S. company SpektreWorks.

Trump will host Aliyev and Pashinyan at the White House today.

Ukraine unveils the Bakhnet drone interceptor, designed to target Russian Geran-2 and Gerbera kamikaze drones.

Specs: Max altitude 5 km, range 40 km. Upgraded to match the faster Geran speed of 220–250 km/h.

Features: Automatic takeoff/return allows reuse if no target is found; software locks visual contact and plots an optimal intercept course.

In development: Final self-guidance system for full automation, plus a “sleeping drone” network where one operator can control up to 15 interceptors across three stations remotely.

After two incursions by Russian drones, Lithuania has formally asked NATO to strengthen its air defenses.

Current arsenal: NASAMS SAMs, plus FIM-92 Stinger and RBS 70 MANPADS.

No interception was attempted in either case.

Indian companies are still buying Russian oil.

Volumes may have fallen, but deals with Russia have not stopped.

Source: India’s oil industry source to TASS

Israeli blockade on Gaza kills 6-month-old Judy al-Aroor from famine.

Italian MPs wore Palestine’s colors in Parliament:

“We wear it on our bodies. It’s now the universal flag of those fighting for humanity.”