Israel intensifies Gaza strikes and reaffirms it will not withdraw before full Hamas disarmament

After Donald Trump announced a plan on July 30 calling for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Palestinian enclave alongside Hamas's arsenal, Gaza experienced one of its deadliest days in recent weeks on August 2.

Oil profits boom on ‘war bonus’ as Trump blasts energy giants for ‘making too much money’ - business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news While oil company profits soar, farmers across Europe are warning of a slump in food production and rising prices as crops suffer as a result of extreme heat, drought and wildfires. Olive groves have also been hit as the climate crisis drives temperatures across the continent to fresh record highs, meaning the cost of olive oil – already at elevated levels – is expected to start rising again. [BP] prioritises paying shareholders over ...

By Lauren Almeida

Palestine weekly: Israel kills dozens in Gaza after Hamas disarmament deal

Israeli strikes on Gaza only intensified in the days following a US-brokered agreement billed as a 'breakthrough'.

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ conditions Israel’s Gaza withdrawal on Hamas disarmament

US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” on Monday assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel’s withdrawal in Gaza would only begin after Hamas’ complete disarmament, following his objections. Two members of Netanyahu’s security cabinet had urged a vote to tear up the deal championed by Trump after the board released a text that called for Israel to begin a phased withdrawal. Netanyahu’s office said it had raised concerns to the United States, after Trump on Friday hailed as a...

By Agence France-Presse

Netanyahu stays silent on Gaza peace plan four days after it was announced by Trump

Last year’s ceasefire let Israeli forces retain control of 53% of Gaza before withdrawing, but Israel has expanded to 60-70%, according to officials

By James C. Reynolds

Charges Against Remaining Reflecting Pool Case Defendants Dropped Despite Trump Complaints

The move to dismiss the remaining charges is likely to further anger President Trump, who slammed Pirro, saying she “choked” and “folded like an umbrella.”

By Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff

Kyle Seeback: It’s not Trumpian to hold the Liberal government to account

I'm an MP, and I firmly reject Trump and Trumpism — not despite being a Conservative, but because I am one

By Special to National Post

Netanyahu says Israel investing heavily in India ties, hails ‘friend Narendra’ | Watch

Rejecting suggestions that Israel was diplomatically isolated, Netanyahu pointed to the support his country receives from India.

BoP briefed bipartisan US congressional advisers on Trump Gaza plan, senior member tells 'Post'

The delegation was led by senior adviser Josh Gruenbaum, while Gen. Mark Schwartz (ret.), the Board’s security lead, participated remotely.

Trump's Board of Peace reassures Israel after Tel Aviv's objections on Gaza pullout

US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace on Monday assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza would only begin after Hamas’s complete disarmament, following his objections. Two members of Netanyahu’s security cabinet had urged a vote to tear up the deal championed by Trump after the board released a text that called for Israel to begin a phased withdrawal. Netanyahu’s office said it had raised concerns to the United States, after Trump on Friday hai...

By none@none.com (AFP)

'Be Creative, Unconventional': US Military Asks Troops To Find New Ways To Punish Iran

A source noted that CENTCOM is looking at everything, acknowledging it needs to reevaluate the strategy.

Board of Peace envoy meets with Netanyahu on Gaza disarmament deal and urges a halt to strikes

The Board of Peace official overseeing Gaza’s postwar transition met on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a statement, in part to discuss a new disarmament deal the board had reached with the militant Hamas group. Nikolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza, held “constructive and detailed” talks with Netanyahu and his team, the Board of Peace said in a statement. “The goal is clear and is not in question: the complete decommissioning of weapons in the St

By The Korea Herald

Trump's Board of Peace reassures Israel after objections on Gaza pullout plan

Israel's withdrawal beyond the Yellow Line, will only take place after decommissioning as committed by Hamas

By AFP

Huge Uptick In Israeli Airstrikes On Gaza Since Trump Hailed 'Historic' Hamas Deal

Huge Uptick In Israeli Airstrikes On Gaza Since Trump Hailed 'Historic' Hamas Deal Middle East regional media has reported a huge uptick in Israeli military attacks in the Gaza Strip since President Trump announced a "historic" agreement which Hamas finally signed on to.  The agreement would result in a phased complete disarmament of Hamas and the handing over of governance to newly proposed National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) - a body designed to replace bo...

By Tyler Durden

Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz

Trump said talks were underway on Monday, warning of a 'last chance' for Tehran to sign a good...

Türkiye, Egypt, Qatar condemn ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza

Türkiye, Egypt and Qatar, which are mediating the truce in Gaza jointly condemned on Monday the ongoing Israeli cease-fire violations in the Palestinian territory, which they said...