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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the Biden administration to resume its planned weapons deliveries to Israel, expressing concern over a perceived delay in military aid. He made the request during a meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week, stating that it is ‘inconceivable’ for the U.S. to withhold crucial resources while Israel battles Hamas in Gaza. The request comes as the Biden administration faces criticism from House Republicans over a recent $404 million aid package for Gaza, with concerns about the potential for Hamas to benefit from the funds.

Anti-government protests have escalated across Israel, fueled by dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership during the ongoing Gaza conflict. Demonstrators are calling for immediate elections, a ceasefire, and the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The protests highlight deep divisions within Israeli society over the war’s objectives, Netanyahu’s handling of the crisis, and the influence of his far-right coalition partners.

The United States has imposed sanctions on the Israeli extremist group Tsav-9 for obstructing the delivery of life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza. Tsav-9, which emerged from a Facebook group of Israeli army reservists and settlers, has been engaging in violent activities to block humanitarian aid shipments, vandalizing and burning aid trucks, and attacking drivers. The group’s actions have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where access to food, medical supplies, and other essential goods is critical. The sanctions freeze Tsav-9’s assets under US jurisdiction and prohibit Americans from engaging in transactions with the group. The move aims to isolate the group financially, deter similar extremist activities, and urge the Israeli government to address the group’s actions within its borders.

The United States has imposed sanctions on the Tzav 9 group, an extremist Israeli organization that has been obstructing the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. The move comes after the group repeatedly targeted trucks carrying supplies, harassed aid workers, and damaged vehicles, disrupting efforts to provide essential assistance to the war-torn region.

The United Nations has released its first in-depth report on the October 7 attack in Gaza, finding that both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes. The report details the deaths and displacement of thousands of Palestinians, as well as the captivity of hundreds of Israeli hostages by Hamas. Furthermore, the report highlights the systematic attack on the civilian population of Gaza, as well as the denial of humanitarian aid, resulting in the starvation of its inhabitants.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert believes the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict should have ended months ago. He criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the conflict, stating that while the war was inevitable, Netanyahu’s rhetoric and actions have been unnecessary and counterproductive. Olmert also expressed concern about the lack of a political plan for the future of Gaza and the potential for further instability in the region.

Noa Argamani, a 26-year-old Israeli citizen, has been freed from captivity in Gaza after 245 days. She was abducted during a music festival in October 2022 and held captive by Hamas. Argamani was reunited with her family on Saturday after a daring rescue operation by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The rescue operation also freed three other hostages. Argamani’s return was celebrated by thousands of Israelis, who have been demanding the release of all remaining captives.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint session of Congress on July 24, highlighting America’s solidarity with Israel. The invitation was extended by congressional leaders despite ongoing political divisions regarding Israel’s military actions against Hamas in Gaza. The event is expected to underscore the divisions within Congress, particularly among Democrats, regarding Netanyahu’s handling of the conflict. Some Democrats have criticized Netanyahu’s strategy and are expected to boycott the address. Netanyahu’s visit comes after strained relations between the US President and the Israeli leader in recent months.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a precision strike on a Hamas compound inside an UNRWA school in central Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 27, according to the Hamas-controlled government media office. The IDF claimed that the compound was used by members of Hamas’s Nukhba force, who were involved in a terror attack on October 7 in Israel. The IDF stated that the strike was aimed at eliminating terrorists who planned to carry out attacks and that precautions were taken to minimize harm to civilians. The latest strike occurred amid ongoing talks between US, Qatari, and Egyptian mediators to secure a truce and release of hostages held by Hamas.

The Maldives has implemented a ban on Israeli passport holders, following pressure to protest the ongoing Gaza conflict. The government has also launched a national fundraising campaign in solidarity with Palestine. The ban follows a decline in Israeli tourism to the Maldives, with an 88% drop in the first four months of this year compared to the same period last year.