Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman on scrutiny of humanitarian efforts in the Strip, the ripple effects of France's intended declaration of a Palestinian state, and a Shabbat miracle The post Daily Briefing July 28: Day 661 – Flood,

Trump claimed that he had backlash from some of his supporters but stressed he decided to send aid to Gaza anyway because there is “a humanitarian reason for doing it.”

US Senator Lindsey Graham stated on Sunday that the Israeli Defense Forces will soon undergo a change in tactics in their ongoing military campaign

Hamas expresses "surprise" after US envoy Steve Witkoff also accuses the group of showing "a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire".

Israel increased humanitarian aid, agreed to unilateral ceasefires, due to mounting pressure from the US and UN, despite potential harm to war effort and loss of leverage in hostage release negotiations,

Efforts to end the relentless siege of Gaza have been set back by the abrupt end to peace talks in Qatar. Both the United States and Israel have withdrawn their negotiating teams, accusing Hamas of a “lack of desire to reach a ceasefire.

The prime minister has developed an unexpectedly strong relationship with the American president – he must now persuade Donald Trump to use his influence over Israel

The shift reflects a growing realization in Jerusalem that Israel’s goals cannot be achieved without preserving a degree of international legitimacy. There are no constant conditions in warfare, the ancient Chinese military strategist and philosopher Sun Tzu wrote some 25 centuries ago: “He who can modify his tactics in relation to his opponent will succeed and win.

President Donald Trump hosted British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland on Monday, discussing the deepening food crisis in Gaza, Russia’s war in Ukraine and tariff rates.