Newsletter for Friday, July 4, 2025

A news bulletin provided by Sawa News Agency for Friday, July 4, 2025, covering the most prominent events in the Gaza Strip, Israel, and the West Bank.

 

 

Dujarric: The United Nations Failed to Protect the Palestinian People The Spokesperson for the United Nations, Stéphane Dujarric, confirmed that its charter and international law are repeatedly violated by some member states of the United Nations in the Israeli war on Gaza and elsewhere.

In a press statement tonight, Dujarric stated, “Countries must believe in and implement the commitments they have made themselves.” Regarding the prevailing perception in the Middle East and the world, Dujarric emphasized, “The United Nations has failed to protect the Palestinian people.”

 

Gaza Municipality: The City is Suffering from a Real, Escalating, and Dangerous Disaster The Gaza Municipality said today, Friday, July 4, 2025, that the city is suffering from a real and escalating disaster due to the displacement crisis, waste accumulation, and the reduction of basic services. In a press statement, the municipality confirmed that the ongoing displacement crisis and limited resources are exacerbating the humanitarian catastrophe the city is experiencing, further increasing the severe thirst, health, and environmental disasters. It clarified that it had been forced to reduce essential services due to the lack of fuel and other resources. The municipality stated that it is prioritizing the operation of water wells and stations due to the urgent need for water, given the displacement of citizens from the northern Gaza governorate and the eastern neighborhoods of the city. The population has increased by nearly 50%, reaching about 1.2 million people, concentrated in an area covering less than half of the city's total area.

 

UAE Condemns Israeli Statements Calling for "Sovereignty" Over the West Bank The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented today, Friday, on the dangerous statements made by members of the Israeli occupation government, most recently the statements by the Israeli Minister of Justice calling for the imposition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank. The Ministry condemned these statements, stating that they represent a dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of international legitimacy. It expressed its strong rejection of all provocative statements and actions aimed at changing the legal status of the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as all practices that threaten further escalation and tension in the region and hinder efforts to achieve peace and stability.

 

Israeli Army Issues New Evacuation Orders in Khan Younis The Israeli army issued new evacuation orders today, Friday, July 4, 2025, for several areas in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. The Israeli army called on all residents in the city of Khan Younis in blocks 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, and the eastern part of block 88 to evacuate immediately to western areas. It indicated that the army would operate with extreme force in the region and would attack any area used for launching rocket fire towards Israel.

 

Saudi Arabia on Normalization with Israel: Our Top Priority Now is to End the War in Gaza Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan confirmed today, Friday, that the Kingdom is making intensive diplomatic efforts to move from a temporary ceasefire in Gaza to a comprehensive political track leading to a permanent solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. In response to a question about the normalization agreement with Israel, Prince Farhan said: “Our top priority right now is to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.” The minister added during his statements that Saudi Arabia is consulting with France to set a suitable date for an international conference focused on the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, considering this step as a "pivotal moment towards a final solution." He added, "We rely on the leadership of President Donald Trump to reach a final settlement that guarantees the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and ends decades of occupation and suffering."

 

World Health Organization: Serious Deterioration in Gaza's Hospitals and Urgent Call for Evacuation of Patients The World Health Organization said today, Friday, that many operations in Gaza's hospitals are disrupted due to service shortages and a lack of fuel. It called for the protection of main and field hospitals in Gaza from any threats or attacks. The organization explained that Nasser Hospital in Gaza is operating as a large ward to treat the injured, following their influx from food distribution sites. It noted that the hospital has been receiving casualties daily for weeks from areas described as "safe," but not under the United Nations' jurisdiction. It added that more than 300 people need urgent medical evacuation outside Gaza, while there is a long waiting list for dialysis patients at the Shifa Medical Complex.

 

Civil Defense in Gaza Appeals to Mediators for an "Immediate Humanitarian Ceasefire" The Civil Defense in Gaza called on mediators and the international community in an urgent appeal for an "immediate and comprehensive humanitarian ceasefire" until an agreement is reached, to save Palestinian civilians suffering from Israeli genocide. Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Bessal posted on Telegram: "From the heart of Gaza, where death strikes at every moment, I make an urgent appeal to all mediators to work towards declaring an immediate and comprehensive humanitarian ceasefire until an agreement is reached." He added, "Civilians are not parties to this war, and they should not bear the cost of delayed political agreements," urging mediators to take immediate action to save civilians in Gaza.

 

UNRWA: Food, Medicine, and Safe Spaces Have Run Out in Gaza The UNRWA warned that hunger is escalating in Gaza, with people fainting on the streets due to its severity, noting that food, medicine, and safe spaces have run out in Gaza. It pointed out that the current aid distribution system in Gaza has humiliated hungry, fearful, and exhausted families, stripping them of their humanity.

 

Gaza: 138 Martyrs and 452 Injuries in 24 Hours The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced today, Friday, that the hospitals in the Strip received 138 martyrs and 452 injuries during the past 24 hours, due to the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Strip. The ministry's daily report explained that the total number of martyrs since the beginning of the Israeli aggression on October 7, 2023, has risen to 57,268 martyrs and 135,625 injuries. The toll since March 18, 2025, alone stands at 6,710 martyrs and 23,584 injuries. The Ministry of Health also recorded 62 martyrs and more than 300 injuries in the latest casualties of the so-called "Aid Martyrs," bringing the total of these martyrs to 714, with more than 4,837 injuries, most of whom fell while trying to obtain food or humanitarian aid in the devastated areas.

 

Gaza - Over 600 Martyrs Starved Since the End of May The United Nations announced today, Friday, July 4, 2025, that more than 600 Palestinians have been martyred during aid distribution operations in Gaza since the end of May, including 509 martyred near the “Gaza Humanitarian Foundation” sites, supported by the United States and Israel. A spokeswoman for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ravina Shamdasani, stated during a press conference in Geneva, "We recorded 613 martyrs since the foundation started its operations until June 27, including 509 who were martyred near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution sites." She explained that the other martyrs were martyred near UN sites and other organizations. These figures are under continuous review as the Commission receives new reports of martyrs, she added, stressing the difficulty of verifying due to the inability to access the areas. She questioned, “Regarding those responsible, it is clear that the Israeli army bombed and shot at Palestinians who were trying to reach distribution points. How many people were killed? Who is responsible?” She concluded, “We need access (to the sites), we need an independent investigation.”

 

Israeli Army Claims Control of 65% of Gaza The Israeli army claimed on Friday, July 4, 2025, that it now operationally controls approximately 65% of the Gaza Strip. The Israeli army alleged that its forces "killed more than 100 Palestinian militants in northern Gaza over the past week." It also claimed that the Israeli Air Force has carried out more than 7,500 airstrikes since the resumption of the war in Gaza on March 18, targeting Palestinian faction infrastructures in Gaza, including weapons depots, rocket platforms, tunnels, and fighters.

 

51 Martyrs, Including 6 Aid Waiters, in Gaza Palestinian medical sources announced today, Friday, July 4, 2025, that 51 Palestinians have been martyred and dozens injured, including 6 aid waiters, since the dawn of today. They explained that Gaza hospitals received 51 martyrs, including 6 aid waiters, since the dawn of Friday, and dozens were injured by Israeli army fire. Al-Awda Hospital in Al-Nuseirat announced the arrival of 4 martyr children and 29 injuries due to the Israeli occupation's targeting of citizens at the aid point on Salah al-Din Street, south of Wadi Gaza, central Gaza Strip.

 

Hamas Responds Positively to Ceasefire Proposal in Gaza Hamas said on Friday, July 4, 2025, that it has completed internal consultations with Palestinian factions and groups regarding the latest ceasefire proposal from mediators to end the aggression on the people of Gaza. The movement submitted its response to the mediators, which was characterized as positive. Hamas confirmed in a statement that it is fully prepared to enter negotiations immediately on the framework for implementing this ceasefire. المصدر : وكالة سوا اشترك في القائمة البريدية ليصلك آخر الأخبار وكل ما هو جديد المزيد من Palestine Now - English Newsletter for Thursday, July 3, 2025 Newsletter for Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Newsletter for Tuesday, July 1, 2025 الأكثر قراءة اعتراض مسيرة "أطلقت من اليمن" بعد الهجوم على الحديدة قوات خاصة إسرائيلية تعتقل الدكتور مروان الهمص غرب خان يونس مستشفى العيون: تسجيل 1200 حالة جديدة فقدت البصر كليا أو جزئيا في حي النصر ومدينة غزة ألمانيا: توزيع المساعدات في غزة لا يتوافق مع المبادئ الإنسانية عاجل

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