PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Marwan Barghouti was shot in the leg at point-blank range by an Israeli prison guard and denied medical treatment, his family said.

Key Developments

• An Israeli prison guard fired a rubber bullet at Marwan Barghouti’s leg from point-blank range, causing injury and bleeding.
• His son said Barghouti was not taken to a hospital and received no medication despite his deteriorating health.
• Fatah warned that repeated assaults, isolation and medical neglect amount to a policy of “slow execution” against the imprisoned leader.

‘My Father is Bleeding’: Israeli Guard Shoots Marwan Barghouti at Point-Blank Range

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iran and US control of the Strait of Hormuz, prompting an immediate rejection from Tehran.

Key Developments

• Trump announced the immediate reinstatement of a US naval blockade targeting Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
• The US president said Washington would oversee the strategic waterway and impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the strait.
• Iran rejected any US role in managing Hormuz and warned regional governments against supporting American military intervention.
• Iran and Oman agreed to continue political, legal and technical consultations on navigation through the strategic waterway.

‘Guardian of the Hormuz Strait’: Trump Reimposes Blockade as Iran Warns US Allies

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Saudi airstrikes targeted Sanaa International Airport as tensions escalated over an Iranian civilian aircraft carrying an official Yemeni delegation.

Key developments

• Saudi airstrikes targeted Sanaa International Airport in an attempt to prevent an Iranian civilian aircraft from landing, according to Yemeni officials.
• The Iranian aircraft diverted to Hodeidah Airport, where it safely landed with the returning Yemeni delegation.
• Ansarallah accused Saudi Arabia of violating the 2022 truce and warned that the attack “will not go unanswered.”

Saudi Strikes Target Sanaa: Ansarallah Says Escalation Will ‘Not Go Unpunished’

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Gaza’s Government Media Office rejected UN accusations over an aid distribution incident, saying police prevented smuggling and protected humanitarian assistance.

Key Developments

• Gaza rejected a UN statement accusing Palestinian police of disrupting aid distribution in Jabaliya.
• Officials said police intervened after discovering an attempt to smuggle commercial goods through humanitarian aid packages.
• The Government Media Office demanded a UN apology and urged the organization to focus on Israeli attacks against aid workers and relief infrastructure.

Gaza Government Rejects UN Claims over Jabaliya Aid Incident, Demands Apology

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli occupation forces killed a Palestinian near Jerusalem while launching raids, arrests and military incursions across multiple areas of the occupied West Bank.

Israeli Forces Kill 19-Year-Old near Jerusalem amid Widespread West Bank Incursions

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Eight Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours, bringing Gaza’s death toll to 73,231 despite the ceasefire reached in October 2025.

Key Developments

• Eight Palestinians were killed and 32 others wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza over the past 24 hours.
• Gaza’s overall death toll since October 2023 has risen to 73,231, with 173,686 people injured.
• Since the October 10, 2025 ceasefire, Israeli attacks have killed 1,108 Palestinians and injured 3,578 others.

Israeli Attacks Kill Eight Palestinians in Gaza as Death Toll Climbs to 73,231

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran suspended its obligations under the Pakistan-mediated memorandum, saying repeated US violations had pushed the agreement into a dangerous crisis phase.

Key Developments

• Iran will not fulfill its obligations while Washington continues violating the June memorandum.
• Tehran said implementation remains based on the principle of “commitment in exchange for commitment.”
• Iran continues diplomatic contacts with Pakistan, Oman and Qatar despite the renewed military escalation.

‘Commitment for Commitment’: Iran Suspends Deal Obligations over US Violations

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Hamas marked the second anniversary of Mohammed al-Deif’s assassination, honoring the longtime Al-Qassam commander and his enduring influence on the movement.

Key Takeaways

• Hamas commemorated the second anniversary of Mohammed al-Deif’s assassination, describing him as a central figure in the Palestinian resistance.
• The movement credited Deif with transforming the Al-Qassam Brigades into a highly organized military force over more than two decades.
• Hamas said al-Deif’s legacy continues to inspire the resistance amid Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza.

Two Years after Deif’s Assassination: Resistance Honors Architect of Al-Aqsa Flood

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran destroyed a US drone over Bandar Abbas and launched new retaliatory strikes against American military facilities across the region.

Key Developments

• Iranian air defenses destroyed a US Lucas drone near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran.
• The IRGC struck US military facilities in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman with missiles and drones.
• Iran said the operations were direct retaliation for renewed US attacks on its southern ports and infrastructure.

‘Hormuz Is Ours’: Iran Downs US Drone, Targets US Bases across Four Countries

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Renewed US-Iran hostilities and Israel’s continuing military campaigns reflect rising risks of a wider Middle East conflict and elevated energy and food crises internationally.

Read the latest article by Dan Steinbock.

Renewed Gulf Hostilities, Elevated Regional and Global Uncertainty

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The United States struck strategic ports and communications facilities in southern Iran as Tehran warned neighboring states against facilitating further attacks.

Key Developments

• US forces launched fresh strikes targeting the strategic ports of Chabahar and Bandar Abbas.
• Iran warned that any country allowing its territory to be used for attacks against Iran would become a “legitimate target”.
• Tehran accused Washington of violating the recent Memorandum of Understanding and destabilizing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Issues Stark Warning After New US Strikes Hit Strategic Economic Infrastructure

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: After Israel barred thousands of Palestinian workers from their jobs, a Jenin flower nursery became a source of livelihoods, resilience and steadfastness.

Key Takeaways

• Israel’s closure of its labor market following October 2023 left tens of thousands of Palestinian workers across the occupied West Bank unemployed.
• A flower nursery established in Jenin has provided new employment opportunities while promoting Palestinian agricultural production and reducing reliance on Israeli imports.
• Despite settler violence, movement restrictions and import barriers, the project continues expanding, illustrating how Palestinian entrepreneurship has become a form of economic resilience.

Cultivating Resilience: How One Jenin Nursery is Rebuilding Livelihoods Under Occupation

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died on July 12 at 74, remembered for breaking Gaza’s isolation and reshaping Qatar’s role in Palestine.

Remembering Sheikh Hamad: His Legacy in Palestine and the Middle East

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Four Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City as Israeli attacks continued despite the declared ceasefire agreement.

Key Developments

• An Israeli drone strike killed four Palestinians after targeting a blacksmith’s workshop in southwestern Gaza City.
• Israeli aircraft also bombed the Al-Bassa area west of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza.
• Earlier Sunday, two Palestinians, including a child, were killed by Israeli forces in central Gaza.

Israeli Drone Targets Blacksmith’s Workshop in Gaza City: Four Palestinians Killed

PALESTINE CHRONICLE:

Throughout his Senate career, Lindsey Graham was among the strongest advocates of US military, diplomatic and political support for Israel.

Following the start of Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip in October 2023, he consistently opposed calls for a ceasefire and rejected proposals to condition or restrict US military assistance.

Below are some of the statements made by Graham since October 2023 that have drawn widespread condemnation and accusations of advocating genocide in Gaza.

Read the latest article by Romana Rubeo.

Lindsey Graham Dies at 71: A Timeline of the Hawk’s Genocidal Rhetoric on Gaza

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran launched a three-phase retaliation against US military sites across the region and closed the Strait of Hormuz after renewed American attacks.

Key Developments

• Iran announced three successive phases of retaliation following the latest US strikes.
• The IRGC said it targeted US facilities in Jordan, Qatar and Oman.
• The Iranian army reported additional drone attacks on US sites in Kuwait and Bahrain.
• Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, citing continued US intervention.
• CENTCOM said it struck about 140 Iranian targets in its third round of attacks this week.
• Regional governments reported missiles, drones, explosions and activated warning systems.
• Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the United States must now “face reality.”

‘Now Face Reality’: Iran Strikes US Bases across Five Countries after New Attacks

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli occupation forces continued shelling, demolitions and gunfire across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, extending violations of the ceasefire agreement.

Key Developments

• Israeli occupation forces demolished homes and shelled multiple areas across northern, central and southern Gaza.
• Heavy attacks were reported in Khan Yunis, Al-Bureij, Gaza City, Jabaliya and Rafah.
• Israel continued military operations despite the ceasefire, including demolitions, artillery fire and drone attacks.

Israeli Attacks Persist across Gaza: Residential Areas Targeted from North to South

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli occupation forces launched fresh artillery and air attacks across southern Lebanon, extending ceasefire violations.

Key Developments

• Israeli artillery, airstrikes and drone activity targeted several towns in southern Lebanon on Saturday night.
• Bint Jbeil Municipality accused Israel of systematic destruction, home demolitions and looting in border villages.
• The attacks came a day after one person was killed and four others injured in an Israeli strike on Al-Mansouri.

Artillery, Airstrikes Hit Border Towns: Israel Renews Attacks on South Lebanon

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: US Representative Ro Khanna said armed illegal Israeli Jewish settlers detained his delegation in the occupied West Bank, deepening his criticism of Israel.

‘Moral Test for America’: Lawmaker Ro Khanna Detained by Settlers in West Bank