July 6, 2025

Israel will send a delegation to Qatar on July 6, 2025, for Gaza ceasefire and hostage talks, despite deeming Hamas’s proposed changes to the U.S.-backed 60-day truce plan “unacceptable.” PM Netanyahu will meet Trump in Washington on July 7 to discuss progress.

A grenade explosion in Herzliya injured one man on July 6, 2025. Paramedics treated the victim at the scene, and police are investigating the incident’s cause, which occurred in a residential area, raising public safety concerns.

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza’s Muwasi area killed seven, on July 4, 2025, per Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. The IDF reported striking over 130 terror sites, amid ongoing conflict.

Two American aid workers with the Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation were injured in an attack at a food distribution site in Gaza on July 5, 2025. The group blamed Hamas, though no evidence was provided.

Israeli forces raided Bethlehem and Hebron on July 5, 2025, targeting Palestinian militants. The operations, part of heightened West Bank security measures, followed reports of 17 Palestinians killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes.

The IDF reported holding operational control over 65% of the Gaza Strip as of July 4, 2025. Military operations continue, with troops targeting Hamas infrastructure, amid protests in Tel Aviv demanding a ceasefire and hostage release, per The Times of Israel.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced on July 3, 2025, intentions to build diplomatic relations with Syria and Lebanon post-Iran war. The move aims to stabilize regional ties following recent conflicts, with talks planned in Washington, per MDN News.

An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City school sheltering displaced Palestinians killed 15 on July 5, 2025. The IDF claimed it targeted Hamas operatives, while Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 40 injuries.

Israel’s military reported intercepting a missile launched from Yemen on July 2, 2025, targeting southern Israel. The Houthi group claimed responsibility, citing solidarity with Gaza. No injuries were reported, and the IDF increased air patrols.

Protests in Tel Aviv on July 4, 2025, saw thousands demand a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Demonstrators blocked roads, displaying photos of 50 remaining hostages outside the U.S. embassy branch office, pressing for urgent negotiations.

The Israeli Knesset passed a law on July 3, 2025, banning UNRWA operations in Israel and occupied territories. The legislation, citing UNRWA’s alleged ties to Hamas, prohibits its humanitarian activities, drawing international concern over Gaza aid delivery.