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The head of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Samantha Power, announced that Israel has pledged to facilitate faster and safer movement of aid workers within the war-torn Gaza Strip. This comes as the U.S. prepares to close its temporary maritime pier off Gaza’s coast. Power also highlighted the expansion of aid delivery through the Israeli port of Ashdod, offering a new route for aid distribution. The announcement marks a small step forward in international efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which has been exacerbated by the ongoing conflict. The U.S. has committed an additional $100 million in aid to the Palestinians, bringing its total contribution to $774 million since the war began in October.

The Israeli military has issued an order for the evacuation of Gaza City, according to reports from the Associated Press. The order comes amid escalating tensions in the region.

A Gaza hospital reported that at least 10 people were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli strike on a school serving as a shelter for displaced Palestinians. This marks the fourth such incident in four days, raising concerns about the targeting of civilians during the ongoing conflict.

A recent act of vandalism at the office of Rep. Brad Schneider, a vocal supporter of Israel, in the Cannon House Office Building, has brought to light the escalating trend of violence and threats against members of Congress. The incident, which involved the destruction of posters depicting hostages in Gaza, occurred on July 4th, raising concerns about the security of lawmakers and their staff. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the rising danger faced by lawmakers, with threats and violence against them, their families, and their offices increasing exponentially in recent years.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for all parties to exercise caution on the Israel-Lebanon border following a recent escalation in violence. Starmer spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reiterating his call for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid, and emphasizing the importance of a two-state solution. He also spoke with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, reaffirming his commitment to Palestinian rights.

Israel launched deadly air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday as the war entered its 10th month, while fresh diplomatic efforts were underway to halt the violence. Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel, and both sides received new proposals for a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal.

Seven Palestinians were killed in an Israeli military operation near Jenin, sparking renewed clashes in the West Bank. The operation included an airstrike and an exchange of fire with Palestinians barricaded in a building. The violence comes amid ongoing tensions following Israel’s war in Gaza and renewed settlement plans in the West Bank.

Hamas has softened its conditions for accepting a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict, proposing a phased Israeli withdrawal and dropping its demand for a written commitment to a permanent ceasefire. The group has also agreed to consider releasing hostages in phases, with the process contingent on the progress of talks for a permanent ceasefire and Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel has sent a delegation to Qatar for talks, with Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterating his commitment to achieving all of Israel’s war goals. As the conflict drags on, pressure mounts on both sides to reach an agreement, with Gazans expressing their desire for an immediate end to the fighting.

Israel has unfrozen and released $140 million in tax and customs duties to the Palestinian Authority, marking a significant step back from a policy of withholding funds implemented during the recent Gaza war. The move comes despite continued tensions and accusations of Palestinian Authority support for Hamas.

Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group, launched over 200 rockets at Israeli military bases in retaliation for the killing of one of its senior commanders. Israel intercepted many of the rockets and reported no casualties. The incident raises concerns of escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, potentially leading to a full-scale war.