The Israeli Military Advocate General has ordered an investigation into allegations of war crimes committed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip. At least 410 people have been killed while attempting to obtain humanitarian aid at distribution centers since May 27, according to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Israel has refused to cooperate with UNRWA and passed a law banning its activities in Israel and controlled territories, despite lack of evidence supporting the accusations. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, supported by the US, has opened food distribution points, but these are often marred by deadly attacks on Palestinian residents.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2022262/israeli-troops-told-to-fire-on-gaza-aid-seekers-haaretz-reportsIsrael's military is under investigation for suspected war crimes at aid distribution centers in Gaza, where over 500 people have been killed near aid points since May. The Israeli military denies deliberately shooting at civilians, citing directives that prohibit attacks on innocents. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz rejected allegations of "blood libels" against the military, stating they operate to avoid harming innocents.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40369958/netanyahu-rejects-report-israeli-troops-ordered-to-fire-on-gaza-aid-seekersIsrael has allowed a limited supply of food into Gaza since mid-May, but efforts by the United Nations to distribute it have been hindered by armed gangs and crowds. The American-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is running newly formed aid sites, where Palestinians have been shot and wounded while attempting to receive food. Israeli troops have opened fire on crowds approaching these sites, prompting an investigation into civilian casualties.
https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-06-28-2025-0baefcaa74fad04b81c1e5f2b9236c75Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban's governing coalition has amended laws and the constitution to ban the annual Pride march in Budapest, citing "child protection" grounds. The move is part of a years-long clampdown on LGBTQ rights in the country. Despite the ban, dozens of European lawmakers attended the march in defiance, while EU officials including Ursula von der Leyen and Hadja Lahbib have called for the ban to be reversed. The event was marred by clashes between police and protesters, with some people gathered along the route to protest against LGBTQ rights. Orban's government has faced criticism for its handling of civil rights and rule of law issues, with analysts saying he is "polarising society" ahead of next year's election.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/major-turnout-as-budapest-pride-defies-orbans-ban-in-hungary/article_ecb217ad-7ecb-5251-ba19-8427a2da205b.htmlUS President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a new ceasefire in Gaza, stating that one could be reached within the next week. The US brokered a previous ceasefire in the conflict, which Israel broke in March, leading to devastating attacks on Hamas and widespread hunger due to a halt on food supplies. A UN agency reported mass killings of people seeking aid at distribution centres run by the US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), with over 500 deaths since late May. The Israeli military denies targeting civilians, but critics say the GHF system has become a "killing field." The conflict has resulted in thousands of civilian deaths on both sides, with Israel's retaliatory campaign killing at least 56,331 people and Hamas's October 2023 attack killing 1,219 people.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/06/28/trump-eyes-gaza-ceasefire-within-a-week-as-over-500-already-slaughtered-while-seeking-food-near-israeli-centres/181970President Donald Trump hosted Democratic Republic of Congo President (no name mentioned) and Rwandan President Paul Kagame at the White House, where they signed a peace agreement aimed at ending decades-old unrest between the two countries. The US mediated the agreement, which also seeks to secure access to critical minerals for the US. The deal follows a similar ceasefire brokered by Trump with Iran and Israel, which appears to be holding despite both sides breaking it earlier.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/drc-rwanda-sign-u-s--brokered-peace-deal-friday/article_b3f6c638-e926-5825-a5aa-8a7339add9a3.htmlUS President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with China would continue in the best interest of Canadians, but had not spoken to Carney since Trump's latest salvo targeting Canada. The US and China agreed on a framework to move forward on trade after talks in Geneva, where they temporarily lowered steep tit-for-tat duties. China will review and approve export license applications for rare earths, while the US will cancel restrictive measures against China. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington could wrap up its agenda for trade deals by September, with 18 key partners targeted for pacts, and hinted that the July deadline could be extended or Trump could pick a tariff rate if no agreement is reached.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1325139-trump-cuts-off-trade-talks-with-canada-in-retaliation-over-tech-taxUS President Donald Trump stated he would not allow the US or Israeli forces to terminate Iran's life, calling it "very ugly and ignominious." He revealed a plan to lift sanctions on Iran for quicker recovery but dropped it after receiving angry reactions. At a White House news conference, Trump said he wouldn't rule out further strikes if Iran's nuclear activity poses a threat, and expressed support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to examine bombed sites. However, Iran's parliament approved suspending inspections, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi suggested refusing IAEA inspection requests.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1325142-khameneis-slap-in-us-face-remark-prompts-trump-to-drop-iran-sanctions-reliefUN Chief Antonio Guterres has condemned Israel's occupation of the West Bank and Gaza, calling it illegal under international law. The UN says Israel's blockade on food supplies to Gaza since March has led to warnings of famine, with over 500 people killed near aid centers since late May. The UN and major aid groups have refused to work with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), citing concerns it serves Israeli military goals and violates humanitarian principles. Guterres called for a ceasefire and urged Israel to allow a "surge" of aid, saying "a trickle is not enough."
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