A Review of Recent Developments and Emerging Issues

Certain sectors, including arms manufacturers, technology companies, financial institutions, and academic bodies, are perceived by some to profit from acts of genocide.

Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur, discussed a UN report that identified over sixty companies connected to Israel's actions in Gaza and the establishment of illegal settlements.

During a press briefing on July 3rd, former US President Donald Trump expressed a desire for the safety of the people in Gaza, acknowledging their suffering amidst ongoing Israeli attacks on the besieged enclave.

A Palestinian family in Gaza discovered their humanitarian aid flour was infested with mold, worms, and weevils. Despite the poor condition, they are compelled to sift through it in an attempt to make it usable, as Israeli restrictions on aid have pushed the nearly two million residents to the edge of famine.

The legal implications of calls for individuals like Musk and Mamdani to lose their US citizenship are being examined.

Syria unveiled its new coat of arms on July 3rd during an official ceremony in Damascus, symbolizing a new historical phase. This announcement occurred amidst transitions following the nearly 25-year rule of the Assad regime and the beginning of a new political phase under President Ahmed al Sharaa. The adoption of the new emblem will be followed by the replacement of national ID cards and passports, with nationwide celebrations held in major city squares.

Palestine Action's attempt to delay the UK government's plan to proscribe the group as a terrorist organization was unsuccessful in a High Court bid.

Two-year-old Yazdan, the Iranian child who was severely injured by a Belarusian man at Russia's Sheremetyevo Airport, made his first public appearance after suffering serious skull and spine fractures.