Rifa reported that her husband was trapped and injured after settlers attacked their farmhouse, with the army preventing her from reaching him. Settler aggression, including arson and violence, has reportedly intensified since the Hamas attacks, with numerous outposts appearing and vast lands seized. Peace Now, a monitoring organization, attributes this rise to government support and weak law enforcement. The UN documented a surge in settler attacks, leading to casualties, property damage, and displacement, while Palestinians express distrust in Israeli justice and security forces.
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Nadeen Ayoub will make history as the first woman to represent Palestine at the Miss Universe pageant. The Miss Universe Organization confirmed Ayoub’s participation in the 2025 competition, highlighting her embodiment of resilience and determination. Ayoub, crowned Miss Palestine in 2022, aims to be a voice for the Palestinian people, particularly amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The 74th Miss Universe final will take place on November 21 in Bangkok, Thailand, with Ayoub joining over 130 other contestants.
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A 20-year-old Palestinian woman, Marah Abu Zuhri, who was evacuated from Gaza to Italy due to severe malnutrition, has died in a Pisa hospital after arriving on a humanitarian flight. Her condition was described as a “very complex clinical picture” with “profound organic wasting,” and she suffered a sudden respiratory crisis and cardiac arrest. This tragic event highlights the dire situation in Gaza, where widespread starvation is occurring, with hundreds of malnutrition-related deaths reported. The Israeli military is also preparing to launch a new offensive to seize control of northern Gaza City, raising international alarm.
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Foreign ministers from 31 Arab and Islamic countries, along with key regional organizations, have strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “Greater Israel” vision. This condemnation stems from the belief that the vision violates international law and threatens regional stability, and includes statements made by Qatar. Meanwhile, the conflict has tragically resulted in over 61,776 Palestinian deaths and 154,906 injuries in its 21st month. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials, and Israel faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice.
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A cybersecurity official from the Israeli government, identified as Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, was arrested in Las Vegas during an undercover operation targeting online child predators. Alexandrovich, listed as the executive director of the Israel Cyber Directorate, faces felony charges of luring a child for a sex act, along with other suspects. Despite being arrested, he was subsequently released and returned to Israel, while authorities are downplaying the incident’s significance. The arrest occurred during a two-week sting operation by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s internet crime against children task force.
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According to +972 Magazine, a special unit within the Israeli military, known as the “legitimisation cell”, was established after the October 7th Hamas attack. The unit’s primary goal was to gather information to smear reporters as undercover Hamas fighters, thereby bolstering Israel’s image and garnering international support. In at least one instance, the cell misrepresented information to falsely label a journalist as a militant, a designation that would effectively serve as a death sentence, although the label was later retracted. This effort came in response to growing criticism of Israel’s treatment of journalists and its actions in Gaza, aimed at undermining the protected status of Palestinian media workers.
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The US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, reported that senior members of the Trump administration met Australia’s decision to recognize Palestine with “disgust” and disappointment. He argued the timing was “terrible” and would negatively impact hostage negotiations and any prospects for a peaceful resolution with Hamas. Huckabee also suggested that Australia’s actions might inadvertently push Israel toward annexing the West Bank, despite an earlier non-binding motion on annexation passed by the Israeli Knesset. Huckabee defended Trump’s actions regarding the war in Gaza and the starvation crisis.
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On August 7, 2025, ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities mobilized in protest against the Israeli government’s attempts to conscript their youth. The demonstrations, sparked by the arrest of religious school students who evaded the draft, were framed as a defense of their religious way of life. Rabbis called for religious disobedience, urging followers to prioritize yeshivas over military service. Thousands responded to the call, expressing their commitment to the Torah and rejection of government authority.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments regarding his connection to the “Promised Land” and “Greater Israel” vision sparked widespread condemnation from several Arab countries. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, and the Arab League issued strong statements criticizing Netanyahu’s remarks, viewing them as a threat to regional stability and a violation of their sovereignty. These statements highlighted the expansionist nature of the “Greater Israel” concept, which encompasses expanded borders including parts of neighboring Arab countries and reflects a colonial mindset. The Palestinian Authority also condemned the statements, reiterating its commitment to a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders.
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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s opposition to Israel’s plan to control Gaza City, suggesting Britain would have lost World War II under his leadership. Starmer’s stance, which includes opposing the military action and advocating for a Palestinian state, drew anger in Israel. The UK’s ambassador to Israel also expressed concerns, stating that occupying all of Gaza would be a mistake and highlighting the dire humanitarian situation, while calling for unrestricted aid access. The UK believes a military solution alone is insufficient for defeating Hamas.
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