Gaza's Struggle, Syria's New Identity, and UK Protests Emerge

A Palestinian family in Gaza discovered mold, worms, and weevils in the flour they received as humanitarian aid. Despite the poor condition, they are compelled to sift through the flour in an effort to make it usable. This desperate measure is a result of Israel's restrictions on aid, which have pushed the enclave's nearly two million residents to the edge of famine.

The announcement of Syria's new coat of arms took place on July 3rd with an official ceremony in Damascus. The event was described as reflecting Syria's new historical phase. This development comes amidst transitions following the nearly 25-year rule of the Assad regime, ushering in a new political phase led by President Ahmed al Sharaa. The adoption of the new emblem will be followed by the replacement of national ID cards and passports. Celebrations marking the launch of the country’s new identity were 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 this weekend.

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

Israeli forces killed Dr. Mousa Hamdan Khafaja, a leading obstetrician, and several of his children in an air strike on their displacement tent in Al Mawasi, a designated ‘safe zone’ in Khan Younis. His son Omar is now the sole survivor of the family.

An 83-year-old retired priest was arrested for challenging the UK's newly imposed ban on the pro-Palestinian organization Palestine Action. Reverend Sue Parfitt was taken into custody for holding a sign that read “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” She was one of over 27 individuals arrested on Saturday for protesting the group's proscription.