IDF:

Israeli jets, guided by intelligence, struck Houthi infrastructure at ports Hudaydah, Ras Isa, and As-Salif — used by Iran to smuggle weapons.

Among the targets: the Galaxy Leader ship, hijacked in 2023, now used by Houthis with a radar system to track vessels.

Also hit: Ras Kantib power station.

Trump:

I will talk with Netanyahu about a permanent deal with Iran.

Trump:

We are close to a deal in Gaza. A deal can be reached this week.

Trump:

I think it’s ridiculous for Elon Musk to start a third party. He can have fun with it but I think it’s ridiculous.

Reporter: Why not help Ukraine the same way you help Israel?

Trump: I am helping Ukraine. I’m helping it a lot...

Israeli forces dropped about 60 munitions on Houthi targets.

Source: Israeli Channel 12

Houthi Political Bureau member Hizam al-Assad:

Our positions are principled. No matter how much Israel continues its attacks on our country and damages our vital and service facilities, our people will only become more determined and steadfast in supporting Gaza until the aggression against it stops and the siege is lifted from it.

Trump:

I had a good call with Zelensky, I was very disappointed with my call with Putin.

Trump wants to hear Netanyahu's views on the post-war situation and reach a mutual understanding.

Source: Axios

Israeli official to Axios:

There aren't many senior Hamas officials left in Gaza. We are not going to need a big ship to send them to exile — even a small dinghy will do.

Israel demands the dismantling of Hamas' military wing but is willing to consider granting amnesty for hundreds of militants if they lay down their arms.

Bild reveals Ukraine’s new weapons request to Germany

Ukraine has reportedly asked Berlin for a massive arms package, including:

4 IRIS-T SLM launchers
2,000 IRIS-T missiles (SL + regular)
200,000 40mm rounds
1,000 MRAP vehicles
200 tracked vehicles
30 mine rollers
20–30 WiSENT demining vehicles
200 off-road vehicles
1,000 electronic warfare systems
200 radars

Israel to Draft 54,000 Ultra-Orthodox Students

Israel will send draft notices to 54,000 yeshiva students and toughen penalties for draft dodgers.

The move follows a Supreme Court ruling that ended long-standing military exemptions for ultra-Orthodox men.

Around 300 prison slots are being prepared for evaders, and a new police unit will enforce conscription.

Source: Reuters

US Senator Bernie Sanders:

The American people understand that Netanyahu’s barbaric war against the Palestinian people is grossly immoral and in violation of international law.

When will the Democratic Leadership have the courage to take on AIPAC and say: NO MORE U.S. MILITARY AID FOR ISRAEL.

Trump posts about Elon Musk on Truth Social.

Trump:

Any Country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS, will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10% Tariff. There will be no exceptions to this policy.

The Justice Department and FBI have concluded there's no evidence Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed powerful figures, kept a “client list,” or was murdered.

Source: Axios

Niger's MoD released footage of Bayraktar TB2 UCAV striking militants after JNIM’s July 4 attacks in Bouloundjounga & Samira.

At least 10 soldiers were killed, 15 evacuated to Niamey.

Over 40 attackers reportedly neutralized.

For the second time in a week, Israeli Army says it captured an Iran-backed cell during a night raid near Qudneh, close to the border in southern Syria.

Several suspects were detained.

Israeli Army told political leaders that achieving war goals is currently “impossible”.

The army believes the priority should be returning the Israeli hostages in Gaza first.

Source: Israeli Army Radio

Italy and Germany reportedly warned Eurovision they may quit if Israel is banned without legal grounds.

Somalia: Al-Shabaab launches complex car bomb attack near Gumare, close to Moqokori in Hiran region.

The assault targeted national and local forces, with initial reports indicating casualties on both sides.