Israel’s Latest Military Tech: Tested in Gaza, Wanted by the West

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that Lebanon does not desire another war with Israel during a meeting with a UN Security Council delegation, emphasizing the need for international support to disarm non-governmental groups. This statement comes amid ongoing Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon, which Israel claims are aimed at Hezbollah, despite a ceasefire established in November 2024.

Sang Hea Kil, a tenured professor at San José State University in California, has been dismissed due to her pro-Palestinian activism, marking her as the first tenured faculty member from a public university to be fired in relation to protests against Israel's actions in Gaza. This dismissal follows a trend of increasing scrutiny and disciplinary actions against university staff involved in similar activism across the United States.

French President Emmanuel Macron denied allegations that he warned Ukraine about a potential betrayal by the United States, following a leaked transcript of a call with Kyiv. This denial comes amid ongoing discussions regarding peace negotiations in the Ukraine conflict and European support for Ukraine.

Yasser Abu Shabab, a prominent leader of the anti-Hamas militia group Popular Forces, was killed in Gaza during a violent clash while reportedly attempting to mediate a family dispute. His death has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding it, particularly regarding the involvement of Hamas and the implications for the ongoing conflict in the region.

A compilation of videos claiming to show new footage of Iranian military sites destroyed during the June 2025 conflict with Israel has emerged online, primarily shared by pro-Israel accounts. However, many of these clips have been identified as artificially generated content rather than authentic footage.

Russian President Vladimir Putin assured Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of uninterrupted oil shipments from Russia during their meeting in Delhi, emphasizing the resilience of India-Russia ties against external pressures, particularly from the United States.

In 2023, interviews with Israelis and Palestinians revealed the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on their capacity for compassion and empathy, prompting a follow-up after a recent ceasefire. The interviews aimed to assess any changes in sentiments amidst ongoing tensions and humanitarian crises in the region.

Chinese forces are expanding their military footprint, as evidenced by a Wall Street Journal analysis of over 100 satellite images that reveal significant growth in the country's air power and operational reach in challenging high-altitude environments.