Israel has called for evacuations in a part of Gaza ahead of a possible ground operation, highlighting the difficult choices facing its leaders. The article urges decisive action to end the conflict and destroy Hamas, despite the risks to remaining hostages.

Iranian officials suspect Israeli sabotage after a surge of unexplained explosions and fires across the country. No evidence has been provided, and authorities have not given a clear explanation for the incidents.

Reports of Jewish settlers attacking a Christian village in Taybeh have been debunked, with evidence showing the fire was started by Arabs and put out by Jews. Despite this, international media and organizations continue to spread the false narrative. The article contends that such stories are part of a broader campaign to delegitimize Israel.

Ron Dermer will meet Steve Witkoff in Rome to discuss ceasefire negotiations. Witkoff may travel to Qatar if talks advance, potentially to finalize a truce and hostage deal.

Rumors of a solar eclipse on August 2, 2025, are false. The actual event will take place on August 2, 2027, and will be the longest total solar eclipse in over a century, visible across parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir calls for a pause in fighting and leads senior commanders in a key assessment of military needs and future planning. The meeting marks the first strategic review since October seventh, delayed by the government's decision to extend the war.

Eighty-one years after the failed attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler, Operation Valkyrie remains a powerful symbol of resistance in Germany. The legacy of the plot and its leaders, especially Claus von Stauffenberg, continues to be debated and commemorated. Many other lesser-known individuals also resisted the Nazi regime.

Nearly one in five Israeli military deaths in Gaza have been caused by operational accidents, according to new figures. The military is investigating several incidents, including a recent fatal drone explosion.

Calls are growing for President Trump to allow intervention in southern Syria to protect the Druze communities from potential destruction by Syrian forces and allied militias. The situation is described as a critical threat to both Israel and Jordan.

Senator Bernie Sanders met with Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia protest leader facing deportation over alleged support for Hamas. Sanders criticized the Trump administration's actions and defended freedom of dissent. Khalil declined to specifically denounce Hamas, focusing instead on opposing violence and supporting Palestinian rights.

United States envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Israeli and Qatari officials in Rome on Thursday to discuss a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. If talks progress, he may travel to Doha to finalize the agreement.

Israel and Hamas have reportedly resolved most major issues in ceasefire talks, including the prisoner exchange. Israel's latest offer is expected to be accepted, raising hopes for an agreement.