Three Israeli officials said Israel is considering annexing parts of the occupied West Bank amid several Western countries moving to recognize a Palestinian state this month. Israel is studying various annexation options including Jewish settlements and Area C, which comprises 60% of the West Bank.

London police have charged 47 people with supporting the banned group "Palestine Action" following the UK government's prohibition of the group after activists stormed an airbase causing significant financial damage. The ban has faced criticism from human rights and UN bodies, while the UK Home Secretary defended the decision.

The Progress and Socialism Party proposed comprehensive reforms for the upcoming 2026 legislative elections, including launching a national hotline to combat electoral corruption, banning phones at polling stations, digitizing the electoral process, enhancing party funding, and increasing women's and youth representation.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit will be held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, 2025, amid rising geopolitical tensions between East and West. Indian Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Putin will attend, reflecting shifts in global alliances and tensions with the United States.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has granted firearm carry permits to residents of five towns within the Green Line amid rising security incidents. Since his efforts began, around 230,000 new permits have been issued, despite criticism from women's groups over domestic violence risks.

The GCC Ministerial Council condemns the genocide by Israeli forces in Gaza and calls for an immediate ceasefire and implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2735 of 2024. The council emphasizes Israel's responsibility to allow humanitarian aid and not obstruct international organizations.

President Erdogan calls on the international community to reform the United Nations to serve as a platform for global justice for Palestinians and highlights a new phase in Syria offering historic opportunities for peace and stability.

The Houthi group in Sanaa mourned their Prime Minister Ahmed Ghalib Nasser Al-Rahwi and several other ministers killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a government meeting. Mohammed Ahmed Miftah was appointed acting head of government following the assassination.

The Israeli army intercepted a drone launched from Yemen before it entered Israeli territory without sounding sirens. This follows Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa that killed the Yemeni Prime Minister and several ministers.

A petition has been launched in the French National Assembly demanding the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron due to his involvement in the Ukraine conflict and escalating tensions with Russia, accusing him of irresponsible foreign policy and abuse of power.