Middle East
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Jul- 2025 -26 July
Gaza Civil Defense Says Israeli Forces Kill 11 People
Gaza's civil defense agency said Israeli operations killed 11 people on Saturday in the Palestinian territory devastated by over 21 months of war.
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25 July
US Quits Gaza Truce Talks, Blaming Hamas for Failure
The United States joined Israel on Thursday in pulling its negotiators from Gaza ceasefire talks, with special envoy Steve Witkoff blaming Hamas for failing to reach a deal and saying Washington would "consider alternative options."
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25 July
US Approves $4.67B Sale of Air Defense System to Egypt
The United States on Thursday announced the approval of a $4.67 billion sale of the NASAMS air defense system and related support to Egypt.
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23 July
Iran Says Confronted US Destroyer in Gulf of Oman
Iranian forces on Wednesday warned a US destroyer to stay out of waters claimed by Tehran, state television reported, an interaction a US defense official said was "safe and professional" and did not affect the ship's mission.
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23 July
Hamas Confirms It Responded to Latest Gaza Truce Proposal
Hamas confirmed on Thursday that it has responded to an Israeli proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, after more than two weeks of indirect talks in Qatar have failed to yield a truce.
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23 July
UN Says Israeli Military Killed Over 1,000 Seeking Gaza Aid Since Late May
The UN on Tuesday said Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 Palestinians trying to get food aid in Gaza since the US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation started operations.
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23 July
Syria Launches Probes Into Extrajudicial Killings in Druze Heartland
Syria said on Tuesday that it had launched investigations into reported extrajudicial killings in the country's Druze heartland, promising to punish perpetrators including any government-affiliated personnel after a week of sectarian bloodshed.
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21 July
Israel Boosts Missile Interceptor Production Following Iran Clash
Israel has contracted Israel Aerospace Industries to produce additional Arrow interceptors, a component of the country’s multi-tiered air defense system.
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21 July
Israel Orders $150M Humvee Fleet From AM General
Israel’s defense ministry has signed a contract with US manufacturer AM General to procure “hundreds of High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles,” also known as Humvees, and spare parts support.
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21 July
Iran Says Replaced Air Defense Systems Damaged During Israel War
Iran has replaced the air defense systems damaged during its 12-day war with Israel last month, a senior army general said on Sunday according to state media.
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