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โ—๏ธThe Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) reported today that the new Israeli army's Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, had authorized military plans to restart the war in the Gaza Strip if negotiations for a prisoner exchange and ceasefire collapse.

It further stated: "The plans approved by the Chief of Staff include intensifying air strikes, expanding the scope of ground movements, and re-evacuating the northern Gaza Strip of Palestinians, in addition to preparing to call up hundreds of thousands of reserve soldiers according to emergency orders."
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โ—๏ธUS President Donald Trump's Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler on X:

"I want to be CRYSTAL CLEAR as some have misinterpreted. Hamas is a terrorist organization that has murdered thousands of innocent people. They are BY DEFINITION BAD people. And as @ POTUS has said, not a single Hamas member will be safe if Hamas doesnโ€™t RELEASE ALL HOSTAGES IMMEDIATELY."
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โ—๏ธAn Israeli bulldozer demolishes a house under construction and an agricultural facility in the village of Faroun, south of Tulkarem, occupied West Bank.
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โ—๏ธDirector of Field Hospitals in Gaza :

โ—‹ "The health system is suffering from a severe deterioration due to the ongoing shortage of medicines, medical supplies and essential equipment."

โ—‹ "The continued closure of the crossings exacerbates the crisis, threatening the lives of thousands of patients who need urgent care."

โ—‹ "There is an urgent need to introduce field hospitals and advanced diagnostic equipment."
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โ—๏ธHamas Statement:

โ—‹ "We reaffirm our full commitment to the ceasefire agreement, the implementation of what has been agreed upon, and our readiness to immediately begin negotiations for the second phase."

โ—‹ "The occupation continues to renege on the agreement and refuses to start the second phase, exposing its intent to evade and stall."

โ—‹ "Netanyahu is obstructing the implementation of the agreement for purely personal and political reasons, with no real concern for the release of captives or the feelings of their families."

โ—‹ "The agreement was brokered by mediators and witnessed by the world, which necessitates holding the occupation accountable for its implementation, as it is the only path to securing the captives' return."

โ—‹ "We reject attempts to pressure Hamas while the occupation remains unaccountable despite its violations. The language of blackmail and threats of war will not be effectiveโ€”negotiations and adherence to the agreement are the only viable paths. Anything else is mere manipulation of the captives' fate."

โ—‹ "The occupationโ€™s continued stalling and deception will not provide it with cover to evade its commitments. Instead, it will deepen its isolation and further expose the falsehood of its narrative before the world."
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Hamas showing โ€˜flexibilityโ€™ in Gaza ceasefire talks with Washington

As Israel threatens a return to war in Gaza, Washington is looking to negotiate a separate deal with Hamas to release US citizens held in Gaza
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โ—๏ธDr. Hussam Abu Safiaโ€™s Lawyer:

โ—‹ "From the moment of his arrest, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia was transferred to Sde Teiman detention center and placed in isolation for 14 days."

โ—‹ "He is being held in Ofer Prison, west of Ramallah, and has undergone harsh interrogations."

โ—‹ "During interrogations, he was subjected to abuse, torture, and brutal assaults."

โ—‹ "He was unaware of his motherโ€™s passing and asked whether his martyred sonโ€™s body had been transferred from the hospital for burial."
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"Even the fish in the sea are thanking us."

A man boasts and cheers about the death of what he claims to be at least 9,000 Alawites in Syria.

He is seen wearing a sweatshirt with the Ukrainian coat of arms, a 'tryzub' trident, which is a symbol used by Ukrainian nationalistic groups such as the Azov Brigade.
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โญ•๏ธ Over the past five days, around 10,000 members of Syriaโ€™s Alawite minority have fled seeking refuge and crossed into north Lebanon, according to Lebanese security sources cited by The National.

The local population in north Lebanon fears that the sectarian tension could spill over, particularly in the Bab al-Tebbaneh and Jabal Mohsen districts of Tripoli, where deadly clashes between Sunni and Alawite fighters have occurred multiple times over the last 15 years.

โ€œAround 10,000 Alawites have crossed from Syria to Lebanon in the last five days. They have settled in Tripoli and nearby areas, creating a sensitive situation across Lebanon.โ€ one of the security sources said.

"There have been several confrontations, and the situation remains very fragile,โ€ the source added.

At least 973 civiliansโ€”mostly Alawitesโ€”have been killed in Syria since Thursday, as reported by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). This is a preliminary toll, and the number is expected to be in the thousands.
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Damascus announces 'end of security operation' after four-day killing spree targeting Alawite civilians

Government forces have killed over 1,000 people and have displaced tens of thousands since last week
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โ—๏ธThe Media Committee in Jenin Camp, occupied West Bank:

โ—‹ "Ten days of Ramadan were spent by around 20,000 displaced people from the camp in shelters under difficult humanitarian conditions."

โ—‹ "The occupation continues its escalating assault on Jenin and its camp for the 49th consecutive day."

โ—‹ "The residents are demanding a clear action to guarantee their return to their homes and to end their suffering after being forcibly displaced."

โ—‹ "The occupation forces deliberately burned homes in the camp, while demolition and explosion operations of buildings continue."

โ—‹ "More than 200 people have been arrested and detained during the ongoing assault."

โ—‹ "Occupation soldiers are stationed inside the homes of residents in the camp, with several of them being converted into military barracks."

โ—‹ "The occupation forces have expanded their assault to include the town of Yamun south of the city."
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โ—๏ธMayor of Deir al-Balah, Gaza:

โ—‹ "The occupation's cutting off of electricity to the desalination plant in Gaza reduces by 70% the fresh water reaching the central and southern Gaza Strip."

โ—‹ "8 water wells have completely stopped after the occupation entered the eastern and southern Gaza Strip."

โ—‹ "We serve 100,000 citizens in Deir al-Balah and we will operate our generators to deliver water to the citizens."

โ—‹ "If diesel is not available due to the closure of the crossings, this portends an environmental disaster in all areas."
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โ—๏ธMinistry of Health in Gaza:

โ—‹ "Diagnostic medical imaging services were completely out of service due to deliberate destruction during the aggression."

โ—‹ "4 MRI machines and 4 CT scan machines were completely destroyed."

โ—‹ "33 mobile and fixed X-ray machines were deliberately sabotaged by the occupation."

โ—‹ "Hundreds of patients are deprived of diagnostic imaging services as the need for the service increases."

โ—‹ "Medical cadres face a major challenge to complete medical and diagnostic interventions, especially emergency ones, due to the lack of diagnostic medical imaging services."
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โ€˜The resistance will not let you stayโ€™: Hezbollah chief addresses Israeli occupation of south Lebanon

The Israeli army continues to bombard Lebanon and attack Lebanese soldiers and civilians in the south
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โ—๏ธThe Lebanese Army reported that contact was lost yesterday with a soldier who was shot by Israeli forces on the outskirts of the town of Kfar Shuba in southern Lebanon, near the border. The shooting resulted in the soldierโ€™s injury.

โ€œHe was subsequently taken into the occupied Palestinian territories,โ€ the Army stated.

This incident is part of a series of repeated and escalating attacks by Israeli forces targeting Lebanese citizens. The most recent attack occurred on September 3, 2025, in the town of Kfar Kila - Marjeyoun, where a soldier was shot and killed.

โ€œThese actions coincide with ongoing violations of Lebanonโ€™s sovereignty and security by the Israeli enemy,โ€ the statement added.
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BREAKING | Three Palestinian brothers were killed by an Israeli drone east of the Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza.
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New Israeli army chief approves 'offensive' plans to restart Gaza genocide

Israel has refused to move to the second stage of the ceasefire negotiations to permanently end the war
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โ—๏ธUS officials are set to meet with a Ukrainian delegation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday to discuss potential material concessions that could pave the way for ending the war with Russia, according to two US officials who spoke to Reuters.
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In an interview with Reuters, self-appointed interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa accused "Assad loyalists" and a foreign state of orchestrating recent attacks on security forces, fueling escalating violence. He vowed that โ€œSyrian blood will not go unpunishedโ€ and expressed confidence in restoring stability.

Sharaa revealed ongoing talks with Russia over its military bases in Syria and noted openness to dialogue with the US. This follows a government announcement ending a military operation in the coastal region, where nearly 1,000 civilians, mostly Alawites, were killed.
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