Gaza is still burning. The recent one RAID condotto dall'Israel on a school ofUnrwa in the Nuseirat area shook the international community, leaving behind a bitter toll of at least 45 victims. While Israel defends the action by claiming the facility was used as a base for terrorist attacks, the EU has called for an independent investigation to shed light on the tragedy. Meanwhile, 17 nations have united their voices, urging both Israel is Hamas to find a way out through dialogue and compromise. In parallel, the Israeli army launched air strikes against military facilities Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, in the areas of Jabal Rezlane, Ramyeh and Kfarkela. In an even grimmer context, Israeli army reservist sergeant Rafael Kauders was tragically killed in an attack perpetrated by Hezbollah. While the world holds its breath, the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to turn its attention to the United States Congress on July 24th.
While Russian night incursions continue to strike the western territory of'Ukraine, the United States is ready to send a new aid package worth $225 million. During the celebrations of the Normandy landings in Paris, the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US President Joe Biden, who will announce further supplies of weapons, including ammunition for the Himars systems. But he urges Kiev not to use weapons to strike into Russia, only up to 200 miles from the border. The Kremlin's response is harsh: "We will respond anyway." Even if NATO in any case excludes an "imminent risk". Zelensky, in the afternoon, he will meet the French president Emmanuel Macron to sign a series of military agreements, which include aid for 650 million euros. However, this decision sparked criticism in France, with Marine Le Pen accusing Macron of wanting to escalate the conflict and risking escalation.
Israel-Hamas: latest news
Blinken returns to Israel, Netanyahu to the US Congress on July 24
In an attempt to reduce tensions and encourage a truce, the US Secretary of State Antony blinken will come in Israel next Monday. His visit is part of the negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza and for the release of hostages held by Hamas. While the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will speak to United States Congress the next 24 July.
Biden: “Netanyahu avoided the Rafah invasion”
US President Joe Biden said Netanyahu had listened to US concerns about themilitary operation in Rafah. According to Biden, Israel avoided a full invasion of the city, opting for a less aggressive strategy. “I think he's listening to me. They wanted to enter […] Rafah […] with full force, invade all of Rafah, go to the city, take it out, move, move with full force. They didn't,” Biden said. “And what they did – he added referring to the road map – was to agree on a significant agreement”.
Stalemate on ceasefire
According to media reports, negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas I'm in the process of stall. Yahya Sinwar, leader of Hamas in Gaza, has set two conditions for accepting a truce: a commitment from Israel to a permanent ceasefire and a refusal to disarm the movement.
Meanwhile, the Qatar has pressured Hamas to agree to a ceasefire, threatening expulsion of its members from Doha if it does not. The United States continues to push for a UN Security Council resolution to end hostilities. However, the Associated Press (AP) news agency reports that Israel opposes this initiative. An anonymous Israeli official said the wording of the resolution does not take into account Israel's goal of destroying Hamas as a military force. Furthermore, Israel “rejects any attempt at demographic or territorial change in the Gaza Strip,” including the establishment of permanent buffer zones, official or unofficial, along the border.
Ukraine-Russia: latest news
Use of Himars missiles
On the front of the war in Ukraine, Russia accused Kiev of using Himars missiles, supplied by the United States, against civilian targets in the city of Belgorod. The Russian Foreign Ministry said the missile fragments represent direct evidence of US involvement in the conflict. This development has further soured already tense relations between Washington and Moscow.
Decrease in Russian oil exports
The war also had a impact significant economic, with the exports di oil products Russians which decreased by 30% due to Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. This data was provided by a senior official of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) during the “US-Ukraine Summit on Freedom” held in Washington.
Agreements between Ukraine and France
To support Ukraine in this critical period, Ukraine e France they are preparing to sign two important players agreements worth 650 million euros. These agreements include funding and gifts to support local communities and critical infrastructure, particularly energy, seriously affected by Russian attacks. One of the agreements provides for the French Development Agency (Afd) to receive provisional funds of 400 million euros and 50 million in gifts until 2027, the Elysée explained.
Shooting down of Ukrainian drones
Last night, Russian air defense has shot down 28 Ukrainian drones in several regions, including Crimea, the Sea of Azov, and the Belgorod and Rostov regions. This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense, cited by Ria Novosti. “Air defense systems in service destroyed and intercepted 11 aerial drones over the Crimean peninsula; eight aerial drones over the Sea of Azov; six aerial drones on the Krasnodar Territory, two aerial drones on the territory of the Belgorod region and one drone on the Rostov Territory,” explains the Russian ministry.
EU accession talks
In an important policy development, the European Commission has decided to recommend thestart of accession talks to the European Union for Ukraine, marking a significant step towards the country's integration into the EU. This decision is seen as a sign of support for the war-torn country.
