Lower scores denote stability, higher ones danger. In 2024, the GPI ranges from Iceland’s tranquil 1.112 to Yemen’s dire 3.397, with Asia’s average of 2.228 surpassing the global mean of 2.10, reflecting a region on edge. 

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The Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, Eyal Zamir, said on Sunday that the bulk of Hamas’s ruling leadership is abroad, and warned that the Israeli military will eliminate them too. Israel had killed top Houthi leadership, including Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi, in a strike in Yemen.

‘We will reach them too’: IDF chief vows to eliminate Hamas leaders abroad

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced immediate negotiations to secure the release of hostages and end the Gaza war. This comes as Israel moves ahead with the Gaza City ‘takeover’ plan, escalating military operations.

‘On terms acceptable to Israel’: Netanyahu announces ‘immediate negotiations’ for hostage release, Gaza ceasefire

The Israel's first lady stressed that Hamas has been using "rape as a weapon", adding that the United Nations' putting Hamas in blacklist was "long time coming". She added that the evidence has been clear for months.

'Uses rape as weapon': Israel's First Lady backs UN move to 'blacklist' Hamas, says 'sexual abuse' in captivity is not 'incidental'

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Monday that the destruction of Hamas was the only way to get the remaining Gaza hostages back home. “The sooner this takes place, the better the chances of success will be,” he said. 

Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal in hostage release deal: Report

The official said that "Hamas will hold internal consultations among its leadership" and with leaders of other Palestinian factions to review the text.

Hamas receives fresh ceasefire proposal: Report

The IDF and Shin Bet said Musa was a close associate of Muhammed Shabana, the Rafah Brigade commander killed in May 2025. Earlier, he held multiple positions in the Rafah Brigade, including military intelligence officer and head of the observation network.

Nasser Musa, ‘key’ terrorist in Hamas Rafah Brigade, killed in Khan Yunis strike: IDF

Israel and Russia have been put “on notice” by the United Nations over alleged sexual violence in conflict zones as war rages in Gaza and Ukraine.

‘On notice’: UN warns Israel, Russia over sexual violence in conflict zones

Thousands of people took to the streets of Tel Aviv, protesting against the Israeli government's plan to take over Gaza City, in a major escalation of the war with Hamas.

In pics | Protests erupt in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu’s Gaza City takeover plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a cabinet meeting and discuss Gaza and a hostage deal, an Israeli official told news outlet The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday (August 5). 

'Considering all options': Netanyahu ahead of cabinet meeting on Gaza occupation and hostage deal

Blaming Israel for the starvation of the Gaza public and hostages, Hamas said it “does not intentionally starve the captives, but they eat the same food our fighters and the general public eat.”

'They eat the same food as general public': Hamas insists hostages won't get 'special privileges' as skeletal Israeli captives shock the world

Trump took to Truth Social, posting that Hamas has to surrender and release the hostages to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This comes amid US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Israel to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

'RELEASE THE HOSTAGES': Trump says Hamas surrender would end Gaza crisis as envoy Steve Witkoff meets Netanyahu

 This is a rare and high-profile use of diplomatic rebuke against sitting Israeli ministers, adding to the rising international scrutiny of Israel’s far-right leaders. Who are these ministers? And what does a persona non grata mean?

These two Israeli ministers are declared PERSONA NON GRATA by the Netherlands. Who are they, and what does it mean?

Israel has been stopping aid and food deliveries from entering Gaza, leading to the deaths of children as well as the elderly. Notably, this month, the number of children dying due to malnutrition has increased.

'Press shield for sale': Photojournalist puts his equipment on sale to feed his family as Gaza suffers mass starvation

According to the Israeli local media report, the IDF's Intelligence Directorate will be making these new changes in the military. This comes after Israel faced major intelligence setbacks linked to the events of the October 7 Hamas terror attack.

Israel mandates Arabic and Islamic studies for military, intelligence officers - What's the reason behind it?

An internal US government review by USAID found that there was only a small amount – less than one per cent – misdirection of USAID-funded aid in Gaza. Reports that "There was no indication that there was a systemic loss due to Hamas interference or theft or diversion".

US review finds no evidence Hamas stole humanitarian aid in Gaza: Report

Israeli media is splashed with reports that the widow of Yahya Sinwar has left Gaza. She has reportedly remarried in Turkey. Najwa Sinwar, the wife of Mohammed Sinwar, Yahyas brother, also escaped with her using fake passports. The news has angered the people of Gaza.

Yahya Sinwar's widow, Samar Muhammad Abu Zamar, remarries in Turkey: Reports

The UNRWA commissioner general Philippe Lazzarini said that over 1000 starving people have been reportedly killed since the end of May, further slamming that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is a death trap.

'Israel firing as if given licence to kill': United Nations calls GHF 'sadistic death trap' as Gazan doctors faint due to starvation

Sanders, who called the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal last week during his visit to the White House, once again criticised him for his war in Gaza and called for a stop on American military aid to Israel. 

'NO MORE MILITARY AID TO ISRAEL': US Senator says Netanyahu’s atrocities are 'not limited to Gaza'

The GHF denied any incident near its sites and said, “we have repeatedly warned aid seekers not to travel to our sites overnight and early morning hours.”

At least 32 Palestinians seeking food from distribution hubs killed in firing

Israel expressed “deep sorrow” over the strike. The IDF in a statement said that they were “aware of reports regarding damage caused to the Holy Family Church in Gaza City and casualties at the scene. The circumstances of the incident are under review.”

‘Blatant violation of sanctity’: Two killed, priest injured after Israeli strike on only Catholic church in Gaza; Pope Leo XIV reacts

At least 798 people have been killed while trying to receive food aid in Gaza since the end of May, according to the United Nations Human Rights Office, Reuters reported.

'Gazans crying blood, it's suffocating': War-torn Gaza paying high price as inflation hits 230% amid Israel-Hamas war

The group's leader Yasser Abu Shabab revealed that his group is  coordinating with the Israeli army in Rafah. Shabad in an interview with Israeli public broadcaster KAN, said that his group is cooperating with Israel on support and assistance but not military actions. 

The Popular Forces: Know about Abu Shabab's Gaza gang 'coordinating' with Israel against Hamas rule - Details inside

 Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said that the sides were in "proximity talks", adding that the talks had reduced outstanding issues from "four issues...to one."

Gaza ceasefire this week? Witkoff hints at potential deal; Trump to meet Netanyahu again to discuss Gaza 'exclusively'