Gaza reconstruction could cost $71.4 billion, Oxfam report says
The Oxfam reconstruction blueprint calls for Palestinian leadership in Gaza’s recovery but faces questions over Hamas, terrorism, and future security arrangements.
Middle East
Hezbollah civil arm active in Lebanon pilot zone, putting Beirut-Jerusalem agreement in question
Trump threatens to strike Pickaxe Mountain, says he does not need Israeli intelligence
Pahlavi remains Iran’s main opposition figure, lack of US backing causing failure at regime change
Iraq's militia disarmament won't stop Iran using proxies across Middle East - analysis
Iran is activating allied militias in Iraq to launch drones at Saudi Arabia and Kurdistan, while threatening Jordan, Syria, Israel and US forces.
IDF redeployment hinges on Hezbollah disarmament, US officials say ahead of Netanyahu-Trump summit
“The conditions-based deal between Israel and Lebanon states that Israel will redeploy its troops from Lebanese territory in exchange for Hezbollah’s disarmament," officials told Walla.
Iran escalates drone attacks targeting Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq
The attacks have become increasingly deadly, with around nine people killed in July. Drone attacks were also launched by Iranian-backed militias from areas near Mosul, according to local officials.
Majdal Shams dedicates memorial park honoring 12 children killed in rocket attack
In addition to the 12 boys and girls, ages 10 to 16, who had been pronounced dead, thirty-four others were wounded as a result of the strike.
Saudi Arabia slams Iraq over drone attacks launched by Iran-backed militias
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it expressed the “strongest condemnation of the reprehensible drone attacks carried out by Iran-backed militias operating in Iraq."
Drones intercepted over Jordan likely launched by Iran-backed Iraqi militias, source tells 'Post'
Iran-backed Shi'ite militias in Iraq are suspected of launching three drones intercepted over Jordan on Monday and Tuesday.
Iran publicly hangs January protesters in Isfahan's Alikhani Square, sparking outrage
The two protesters were named by Mizan news agency as Amirhossein Safari and Abolfazl Sepahi, who were alleged to have attacked police officers.
Netanyahu to show Trump proof of Iran's Pickaxe Mountain deception at White House meeting - report
The New York Post reported that Netanyahu is expected to show Trump that the Iranian regime is lying about its interest in pursuing a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
'Where to kill Melania?' IRGC-linked Tasnim shares video urging supporters to kill US's first lady
Tasnim claimed to have used "information from several anonymous security networks" for the video, while it also warned that "Barron Trump was next."
Netanyahu-Trump meeting begins following US president's threats to attack Pickaxe Mountain
Israel-Lebanon talks to continue in Rome • Houthis mirror Iranian pressure in Bab al-Mandab Strait • Iran says anyone receiving its frozen funds as compensation won't be allowed through Hormuz
