Daily brief
On August 1, 2026, Israeli forces killed three more Palestinians in Gaza, despite an agreement on the next phase of a ceasefire, according to reports. The strikes come amid ongoing tensions, as a U.S. general warned that American forces lack the capability to defend Israel from Iranian missiles, and reports suggest the U.S. is nearing a major attack on Iran, with Israel potentially rejoining the conflict.
Lebanon reported that Israeli explosions near a captured castle threaten the ceasefire, while fresh Israeli attacks on Lebanon were reported by IRNA.
An off-duty Israeli soldier was arrested on suspicion of shooting a Palestinian child in the West Bank, the IDF said.
Police blocked Haredi protesters attempting to storm a Jerusalem cafe open on Shabbat.
An IDF reservist died by suicide, marking the third such case in the past week.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary