A top Hamas figure spoke with the Al-Araby Al-Jadeed newspaper about circulating reports of a Saudi-French proposal that would see Hamas give up its arms and place them under the control of a civilian authority in Gaza.
The representative firmly rejected the notion that any such talks had occurred, stating that neither Saudi nor French officials had initiated any contact, and emphasized that the idea of Hamas surrendering its weapons is not being considered in any form.
“The resistance’s weapons are a red line, and the matter is completely closed with the agreement of all armed factions in the Strip—not just Hamas,” the official asserted.

Large crowds turned out across Israel last night to participate in protests against the government and to press for the return of hostages still being held in Gaza. Among the demonstrators were relatives of those abducted on October 7, who appealed emotionally to the government to finalize a deal that would bring the captives home as part of a ceasefire agreement.
The primary anti-government demonstration unfolded in Tel Aviv’s Habima Square, where protestors gathered to denounce the ongoing conflict and call for immediate elections. They expressed frustration over the continued burden on reservists, while noting that yeshiva students from the chareidi community continue to be largely exempt from military service.

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British Airways announced on Friday that it will be halting all flights to Israel until at least August 1, citing ongoing safety risks amid heightened tensions in the region.
A spokesperson for the airline confirmed the move, which comes in the wake of a recent missile attack near Ben Gurion Airport by Iranian-backed Houthi militants. The strike earlier this month caused injuries and disrupted travel near Israel’s primary international gateway.

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According to a report published by the Saudi daily Asharq Al-Awsat, Hamas is grappling with a deepening financial crisis as its war with Israel continues to rage throughout Gaza.
Insiders within the organization disclosed that Hamas is finding it increasingly difficult to meet payroll obligations—not just for its civilian government employees, but also for operatives in its armed forces and personnel in various affiliated branches.
The sources further noted that the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the group’s military arm, have gone nearly three months without paying their fighters. In addition to unpaid wages, they are also struggling to obtain vital equipment needed for ongoing combat operations.
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In a visit ahead of Kabbalas HaTorah, the Mir Yerushalayim mashgiach, Hatzaddik Rav Binyomin Finkel, traveled from Eretz Yisroel to the United States to uplift and strengthen bnei hayeshivos in preparation for Matan Torah.
The central shmuess of the trip was delivered at Beis Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, where Rav Binyomin spoke passionately before the roshei yeshiva and thousands of talmidim.

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