Horrifying protest at the UN: Activists use a lifelike Netanyahu head as a soccer ball to denounce the war in Gaza.

<p>Mahmoud Mardawi, a senior official with the murderous terrorist organization Hamas, claimed in an interview with <i>Al Jazeera</i> that Israel has already received a proposal for a deal on August 18, but has not responded since.</p><p>"The proposal isn't new, and the Israelis discussed it in Doha, but since then they've backed away with excuses, and Netanyahu isn't interested in negotiations - he's the obstacle," claimed Mardawi, who added that the proposals so far do not include a ceasefire or protection for the Palestinian Arab people, and leave many issues vague. "We're waiting for Netanyahu's response," he noted.</p>

<p>The Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes attributed to Israel and said, "We strongly condemn the Israeli airstrikes on several sites in the Homs and Latakia governorates. This is a blatant violation of international law and the principles of the UN Charter. The attacks constitute a grave breach of Syrian sovereignty, a direct threat to its security and regional stability, and they are part of a series of escalations that Israel is carrying out on Syrian territory."</p>

<p>A spokesperson for Tunisia's National Guard announced that no drone activity was detected in the airspace over the port where a vessel taking part in the Gaza flotilla was docked. </p><p>The spokesperson also stated that the investigations are ongoing and that, based on an initial assessment, the incident most likely occurred due to a malfunction on the vessel.</p>

Following the fatal shooting attack in Jerusalem's Ramot neighborhood, which left six Jews dead and seven others injured, the Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman's office issues a form of condemnation statement.

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns time is short to resume nuclear inspections in Iran. Talks continue as Europe threatens sanctions unless Tehran complies and re-engages in nuclear diplomacy.

The 1929 massacre by local Arabs is not just a painful chapter in the past but a reality that still impacts the region. Opinion.

<p>Minister of Defense Israel Katz wrote on X this morning that "the hurricane struck Gaza yesterday with unprecedented force. 30 high-rise terror buildings were attacked and destroyed, and dozens more terror targets were hit and destroyed, to thwart observation and terror infrastructures and pave the way for maneuvering forces.</p><p>"If Hamas terrorists do not lay down their arms and release all the hostages, they will be destroyed and Gaza will be ruined."</p>