Israeli drone attack in Gaza City Al Jazeera reports that an Israeli drone has struck a group of people in northern Gaza City. According to the report, the group had gathered near the Khadija Mosque in the city's Karama area.
Lebanese elites have a long history of courting Zionism Submitted by Hicham Safieddine on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 18:02 Banker Antoun Sehnaoui's controversial dinner with Netanyahu this week is only the latest manifestation of an ongoing process Antoun Sehnaoui (with back to camera) hosts a dinner, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his family in attendance, on 27 July 2026 (Barak Ravid/X) On During his visit to Washington last week, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called for ending the state of hostility between Lebanon and Israel “forever” . He embraced counterinsurgency rather than liberation politics; by identifying sovereignty with disarming non-state actors, rather than freedom from settler-colonialism - and he echoed Zionist claims by situating the root cause of armed resistance in Hezbollah’s religious ideology, rather than Israeli occupation. The promotion of Zionist narratives, and the push for normalisation with the Israeli state, has become widespread in Lebanese media and public discourse.
Settler raid in Nablus leaves 10 wounded, including children At least 10 people, including four children, were reportedly injured during a settler raid, accompanied by Israeli forces, in the Junaid neighbourhood west of Nablus. Tear gas was thrown at residents, leaving several suffering from suffocation. According to local media, dozens of settlers and Israeli forces stormed areas across the occupied West Bank.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Amid the escalation between Iran and the US, Donald Trump and the Board of Peace announced that an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza was reached. Senior Hamas officials confirmed to AFP on Friday that a deal was reached with Israel, but they also stressed their expectations for mediators and the board to ensure that Israel sticks to the deal. Here are the latest developments: Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad told Al Jazeera that the Palestinian movement will not take any steps toward disarmament before Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza.
Israeli troops unleash 'violent explosions' in south Lebanon Israeli forces carried out "violent explosions" overnight in the southern Lebanese towns of Yahmar al-Shaqif, located near the strategic Beaufort Castle, Arnoun and Kfar Tebnit, the National News Agency reported. According to state media, the blasts were heard across the south, with shock waves felt as far as al-Kharrub and Khalde. Later on Friday morning, Israeli forces demolished and destroyed a number of caves and houses in the vicinity of the towns of Mansouri and Majdal Zoun, in southern Lebanon's Tyre.
US reconsidering its footprint in Kuwait: Report The US is rethinking its ties and footprint in Kuwait following the war on Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported citing American officials. While the newspaper indicates that the country has weathered recent Iranian attacks, it added that the conflict has underscored the Gulf country's longstanding ties with Washington. One official said that Iranian assault on American bases and infrastructure in the region has lead the Pentagon to reduce its presence in Kuwait to minimise risk.
More strikes reported in Iraq's Dohuk New drone attacks have been reported in Dohuk, located in Iraq's Kurdistan Region. Earlier, strikes were reported in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah. The source of the attacks and any information surrounding casualties and damage sustained remains unclear.
Egypt's Sisi says ongoing investigation into drone attack at Damietta Port Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that authorities are conducting an ongoing investigation into a drone attack that targeted two gas vessels at Damietta Port, calling on regional de-escalation. During a phone call with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Sisi also stressed the need for the broader international community to intensify efforts to contain regional tensions and prevent further escalation. The drone attack in Egypt has raised fears of the conflict in the region widening to a new front.
Lebanese army commander says Israel persists in 'obstructing' deployment efforts The Israeli army are preventing the Lebanese military from completing deployment in southern Lebanon, Beirut's army commander Rodolphe Haykal said on Thursday. "The occupation persists in its attacks and repeated violations to obstruct the army's efforts," Haykal told during an address to soldiers. He stressed that the Lebanese military remained ready to deploy "to all areas from which Israeli occupation forces withdraw", saying the army is committed to ensuring "the safe return of our people to their villages and towns".
Iranian army claims strikes on US facilities in Kuwait The Iranian army said it carried out attacks against "strategic US centres" in Kuwait using drones, in response to an American strike on a residential home in Qeshm that killed several family members. According to the statement, the targets included fighter jet shelters, satellite communication systems and equipment warehouses at the Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base. "Crimes, sanctions, and threats make Iran more united and coherent in its sacred defence," the statement added.
Israeli forces detonate area in south Lebanon, despite peace talks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz announced early on Friday that the army detonated what they claimed to be a Hezbollah tunnel system in southern Lebanon. Earlier, Lebanese local media indicated that several blasts occurred in the town of Hadatha. Despite an agreement between Tel Aviv and Beirut, Israel forces have continued to carry out attacks and demolitions in southern Lebanon.
Board of Peace announces 'historic breakthrough' in Gaza ceasefire The Board of Peace announced on Friday that Hamas officially agreed to a detailed framework for implementing the next phases of the Gaza ceasefire. "The agreement concludes months of intensive, good faith negotiations to advance President Donald J. Trump's vision for establishing new governance, security, humanitarian relief, reconstruction, and economic recovery in Gaza as set out in the Comprehensive Peace Plan and U.
Drone strikes reported on Iraq's Erbil, Sulaymaniyah Fresh drone attacks are being reported in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah. According to unverified reports, the strikes were launched against arm warehouses and headquarters belonging to "separatist groups" have been targeted.
Palestinian committee will be 'sole entity' managing Hamas' weapons, movement official says The Palestinian technocratic committee established by the Board of Peace to govern Gaza will oversee the process of managing and storing Hamas' weapons, a senior Hamas official told AFP. "The National Committee for Administration of Gaza (NCAG) shall manage and execute the cataloguing and storage of weapons in accordance with the agreed timetable," the official said, adding that the committee will be "the sole entity authorised to retain, store, or control weapons in Gaza". According to AFP, members of the movement also stressed that they expected mediators and the Board of Peace to ensure that Israel sticks to the deal.
Senior Hamas official says Israel must withdraw from Gaza before movement's disarmament A top Hamas official said that the Palestinian movement will not take any steps toward disarmament before Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza. Ghazi Hamad, a member of Hamas’ negotiating delegation, told Al Jazeera that the issue surrounding disarmament is connected to Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza and the territory’s overall reconstruction. He added that Israel would have no role in the disarmament process, an it is instead set to be carried out by a Palestinian national committee.
Hamas officials confirm deal reached with Israel: Report Senior Hamas officials confirmed to AFP on Friday that a deal was reached with Israel to end the war on Gaza following US President Donald Trump announcement that a disarmament deal was reached.
More on Trump’s Gaza disarmament announcement In a post on Truth Social, Trump cast the deal it as a "major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan" to end Israel's war on Gaza. Trump said the deal would be carried out in phases, with Israeli forces withdrawing as disarmament proceeds and an International Stabilization Force working with a new Palestinian police force to secure the enclave. He thanked mediators Egypt, Qatar and Turkey.
Trump says Board of Peace reaches Gaza disarmament deal US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the Board of Peace had reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza, which would be carried out in phases and eventually lead to Israeli forces withdrawing.
Israel carries out demolitions near Unesco site in Lebanon The Israeli military destroyed several “key features” of an alleged “underground tunnel network” beneath the ridge that is home to the historic castle, a Unesco World Heritage Site, according to a statement on X. Israel seized the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle in May. The medieval castle, known in Arabic as Qalaat al-Shaqif, is a strategic vantage point overlooking large parts of southern Lebanon and northern Israel.
Saudi Arabia condemns drone attack on ships in Egyptian port Saudi Arabia has condemned the drone attack that caused a fire on board two ships in Egypt’s Damietta Port. In a statement, the Saudi foreign ministry expressed its “full solidarity” with Cairo, saying that the kingdom supports “all measures” taken by Egypt “to preserve its sovereignty and protect its security and interests”.
