Iran’s judiciary confirms it is investigating 20 individuals arrested on suspicion of collaborating with Israel, following the recent 12-day conflict. The arrests, announced late last month by Iranian intelligence, encompass alleged Mossad agents and support personnel operating in Tehran and elsewhere.

This follows a period of escalated hostilities initiated by Israel in mid-June with an unprecedented bombing campaign targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites, as well as civilian areas. Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes. Reports indicate senior military commanders and nuclear scientists were amongst those killed.

Demonstrating a swift yet brutual response, Iranian authorities executed Roozbeh Vadi on Wednesday, convicted of espionage relating to Iranian nuclear facilities.

Amnesty International Secretary‑General Agnes Callamard called Israel’s cabinet approval to broaden its offensive, including a takeover of Gaza City, “utterly outrageous and revolting.”  

She warned the expansion would bring further mass atrocities, intensify the already‑severe starvation crisis, and violate international law.  

Callamard said the escalation marks a new, brutal chapter in the Gaza genocide – “the worst is yet to come.”  

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, as the number of aid trucks entering the enclave remains drastically below the levels needed to address widespread hunger and soaring prices.

According to Gaza’s Government Media Office, just 85 aid trucks entered the Strip on Tuesday—most of which were reportedly looted—failing once again to meet the minimum daily requirement of 500 to 600 trucks, as outlined by both local authorities and the United Nations.

Since humanitarian access was partially restored, the target has never been met, exacerbating the starvation crisis and deepening desperation among residents.

Here’s a breakdown of aid truck entries over the past two weeks:

• Sunday, July 27: 73 trucks

• Monday, July 28: 87 trucks

• Tuesday, July 29: 109 trucks

• Wednesday, July 30: 112 trucks

• Thursday, July 31: 104 trucks

• Friday, August 1: 73 trucks

• Saturday, August 2: 36 trucks

• Sunday, August 3: 80 trucks

• Monday, August 4: 95 trucks

• Tuesday, August 5: 84 trucks

The continued shortfall has contributed to a rise in looting, black-market prices, and starvation, with aid groups warning that immediate and sustained access is critical to prevent further catastrophe. 

At least 41 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn on Tuesday, according to medical sources cited by Al Jazeera.

Among the dead are 24 people who were reportedly seeking humanitarian aid.

Just 769 aid trucks have entered Gaza in the past nine days — far short of the 500 to 600 trucks needed each day to meet basic humanitarian needs.

According to figures shared by Gaza’s Government Media Office with Al Jazeera, an average of only 85 trucks per day have been allowed in since 27 July.

The shortfall highlights the worsening humanitarian catastrophe in the besieged enclave, where the healthcare system is on the brink of collapse and aid distribution efforts continue to fall drastically short.

An average of 28 children are being killed every day in Gaza as a result of Israel’s ongoing bombardment and its restrictions on life-saving humanitarian aid, according to the United Nations.

“Death by bombardments. Death by malnutrition and starvation. Death by lack of aid and vital services,” UNICEF wrote in a statement posted to X on Tuesday. “In Gaza, an average of 28 children a day – the size of a classroom – have been killed.”

The UN agency warned that children in Gaza are in urgent need of food, clean water, medicine, and protection, but above all: “They need a ceasefire, NOW.”

Since Israel launched its genocidal war on Gaza following the Hamas-led attack on October 7, more than 18,000 children have been killed—equivalent to one child every hour. The overall death toll has now reached AT LEAST 60,933 Palestinians, with over 150,000 others injured, according to Gaza’s health authorities.

In just the past 24 hours, at least eight Palestinians—including one child—have died from starvation. In total, 188 people, including 94 children, are confirmed to have died from hunger as Israel continues to block aid and target those seeking assistance.

Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, has blocked the release of emails he sent to Israeli politicians. 

In response to a Freedom of Information (FoI) request submitted by Declassified UK, the UK Government confirmed that Hoyle personally decided to withhold correspondence—dating back to October 2023—between himself and the Israeli Embassy, Labour Friends of Israel, as well as members or officials of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament.

The decision was justified on the grounds that "the Speaker of the House of Commons... has formed the reasonable opinion that disclosure of the information would be likely to prejudice the effective conduct of public affairs."

Hoyle previously travelled to Israel in November 2023 on what was described as a “solidarity visit.” During the trip, Israel’s ambassador to the UK, Tzipi Hotovely, shared a video clip of his visit online. In it, Hoyle stated: "Unless you witness and come here to see what's happened, you cannot imagine the atrocity took place."

Earlier in 2024, Hoyle faced significant criticism for an unprecedented procedural move during a House of Commons vote led by the SNP on a ceasefire in Gaza. He allowed amendments from both the UK Government and the Labour Party to be selected—breaking long-standing parliamentary convention on Opposition Day debates. The clerk of the House confirmed it was the first such departure in at least 25 years, a move seen by many as shielding Labour from a major internal rebellion.

Civilians in Gaza are facing lethal conditions simply to access essential aid, with reports of intense competition and gunfire at distribution points.

Hamza Jouda, waiting for flour in the Morag area, reports being turned away empty-handed amidst a dangerous environment of tanks and ongoing gunfire. He describes the situation as “criminal” and “deadly.”

Nidal Qawasami, travelling from Shati refugee camp, stated he and others are “risking death” for even a small amount of assistance, due to soaring prices and a lack of available food. He estimates daily fatalities linked to aid distribution are between six and ten.

Qawasami criticises the chaotic distribution process, noting the absence of proper identification checks allows hoarding and exacerbates starvation. He argues for a fair, ID-based system for all.

The family of Abdulrahim Mohammed al-Jarabe’a, known affectionately as Amir, is calling for an international investigation into the 10-year-old’s disappearance after a video of him receiving aid from a U.S. soldier in Gaza went viral.

The footage showed Amir—barefoot, frail, and clutching a small portion of food—kissing the soldier’s hand in gratitude. The soldier, former U.S. Green Beret Anthony Agular, later described the boy’s killing by Israel as the moment that compelled him to speak out.

Amir had already lost his father in an Israeli airstrike and was living with his mother in a displacement camp in southern Gaza. According to reports, he followed a crowd heading to an aid drop site and never returned. His family only realised he was missing after recognising him in the video.

Since then, they’ve searched every hospital, morgue, and aid agency they can reach—including the Red Cross—for any sign of him.

“I’ve opened morgue fridges myself,” his mother told Middle East Eye. “They told me, ‘Sister, we didn’t receive him.’”

Middle East Eye has confirmed no hospital, clinic, or forensic facility in Gaza has recorded receiving a body matching Amir’s name or description.

Now, his family is demanding answers.
“Was he killed and never documented? Was he injured and taken elsewhere? Was he detained?” one relative asked.

“We need to see him—dead or alive. Someone must know what happened.”

In his testimony, Agular described Amir’s final hours:
“He walked 12 kilometres just to get aid. Thanked us for scraps. Then he was shot [ by Israeli soldiers ]… and died.”

Amir’s mother, proud of her martyred husband and broken by her missing son, said:
“We’re heartbroken. If I had seen him leave for aid, I would’ve stopped him. I don’t let them go hungry.”

While Agular’s account has spread widely online, Amir’s identity was only confirmed later by his grieving family.

Reports emerging from Gaza this evening paint a grim picture. At least 44 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks today, a significant portion – 22 – amongst those attempting to access desperately needed humanitarian aid.

The situation is worsening. Six more Gazans have died from starvation and malnutrition, bringing the confirmed total to 175, including 93 children. The UN estimates overall casualties at 60,839 killed and 149,588 wounded since the conflict began.

A young Palestinian boy was shot dead while searching for food at a controversial aid distribution point, sparking calls for answers from his family. The scale of the crisis continues to unfold – Al Jazeera reports on the escalating civilian toll.

Meanwhile, far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir’s actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque have drawn condemnation both internationally and from Jordan, who oversee the site.

It’s worth noting that a concerning report indicates that Israeli military probes into alleged war crimes have yielded no findings in 88% of cases since October 2023.

A recent aerial image of Gaza city shows a shcoking comparison of the city before and after of the latest Israeli assault. 

The image shows the sheer devastation and destructiuon inflicted on residential buildings, entire neighbourhoods, civilians and infrastructure - as Israel continues its genocidal onslaught and forced starvation of the Palestinian people in Gaza. 

Powerful scenes unfolding in Sydney 🇦🇺, where hundreds of thousands have defied the pouring rain to demand an end to the genocide and mass satrvation by Israel in Gaza 🇵🇸.

Protesters shut down the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, marching with pots and pans—symbols of Gaza’s deepening hunger and desperation.

Gaza Conflict Escalates

• Israeli Military Action: At least 57 people have been killed in Gaza, with 45 of them dying while seeking aid.
• Humanitarian Crisis: The Israeli government has permitted five countries to airdrop limited aid supplies into Gaza. However, this effort appears to be a drop in the ocean compared to the scale of need.

West Bank Violence

• Settler Attack: A 17-year-old Palestinian boy was killed, and seven others injured, during an Israeli settler attack in Aqraba, south of Nablus.
• Hamas Response: Hamas has called for an uprising in the West Bank in response to the attack.

Starvation Crisis

• Death Toll: Seven more people, including one child, have died from starvation, bringing the total to 169, with 93 of them being children.
• Humanitarian Situation: The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with thousands facing hunger and a severe shortage of aid.

Hamas Stance

• Resistance: Hamas has stated that it will not disarm and will continue its "resistance" activities until a Palestinian state is established.

Israeli Protests

• Public Outcry: Over 60,000 Israelis have taken to the streets in Tel Aviv, calling for a comprehensive deal to secure the release of captives.

Source: Al Jazeera.

Gaza’s Health Ministry states that remaining operational hospitals – including al-Shifa, al-Rantisi, Nasser and al-Ahli Arab – are operating far beyond capacity, with patients now being treated in corridors and on floors.

The ministry has issued a renewed urgent appeal to the international community and humanitarian organisations for immediate support, citing the imminent collapse of Gaza’s healthcare sector.

Source: Ministry of Health, Gaza

Witness accounts from Gaza allege Israeli forces opened fire on aid seekers near distribution sites operated by Global Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Near the Netzarim Corridor, Yahia Youssef described scenes of chaos, reporting multiple gunshot wounds amongst those attempting to receive assistance. Health workers confirm at least eight fatalities at that location.

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) state they discharged warning shots in response to a gathering approaching their position.

Separate reports from the Shakoush area of Rafah indicate at least two further deaths. Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis is reportedly treating numerous wounded individuals alongside the received bodies.

Witness Mohammed Abu Taha claims Israeli troops fired directly into the crowds, observing three people shot as he escaped the area.

Source: Al Jazeera