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Professor Ralph Wilde of University College London, an international law expert, unequivocally condemned Israel’s Gaza displacement plans as illegal under multiple legal frameworks. Speaking to Al Jazeera, he asserted that Israel’s occupation itself violates Palestinian self-determination rights, rendering all associated actions, including forced transfers, unlawful. The UCL professor detailed how coerced movement within or beyond Gaza constitutes war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, dismissing Israel’s "voluntary evacuation" claims as fiction amid bombardment. He stressed that even proposed "humanitarian zones" in Rafah would be forced displacement, as Palestinians face Israel-made conditions eliminating genuine choice. Wilde highlighted individual criminal liability for officials and soldiers, noting the International Court of Justice’s jurisdiction over such violations.

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz has been briefing Israeli media about a controversial plan to transfer hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into what he calls a “humanitarian area” in the southern city of Rafah.

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese told Al Jazeera her landmark report exposes corporate complicity in Israel’s occupation and Gaza offensive, with nearly half the named companies engaging – albeit often defensively – after being confronted with evidence of breaching international law.

Lucia Newman on the sidelines of the 2025 BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei acknowledged the bloc’s condemnation of Israeli-US strikes on Iran as violations of international law, while highlighting stronger support from Arab and Islamic states. He emphasised Iran’s regional diplomacy, particularly with Saudi Arabia, and condemned Israel’s war on Gaza as emboldened by "impunity." On potential US-Israel coordination, Baghaei insisted Iran would not be distracted from defending its sovereignty. Addressing the collapsed nuclear deal, he lamented destroyed trust but reiterated Iran’s peaceful nuclear commitments under IAEA safeguards. While weighing next steps, he maintained Tehran’s openness to diplomacy despite what he called Washington’s "betrayal."

US President Donald Trump says a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas could come as soon as this week. Israel's Prime Minister is expected to meet Trump in Washington later today. In Doha, indirect talks between Hamas and Israel are ongoing. Hamas says it's sent quote a “positive response” to mediators on the latest US-backed ceasefire proposal - with some amendments. But Netanyahu has called Hamas' demands “unacceptable.”

US President Donald Trump says he'll send a series of letters to countries outlining the levels of reciprocal tariffs they're likely to face. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 70% unless new trade deals are agreed by the first of August.

In the south of the Strip, strikes on tents in Al Mawasi near Khan Younis -- have killed at least eight people, including a doctor. Mousa Khafaja was an obstetrics and gynecology consultant at Nasser Hospital. Three of his children were also killed.One of his sons survived. More than 15-hundred health workers have been killed in Gaza since Israel began its attacks.

While debates rage in international media over phrases like “from the river to the sea” and “death to the IDF,” far less scrutiny falls on the anti-Palestinian abuse that has become normal inside Israel - from pop songs to viral chants.

Israel has announced plans to send a negotiating team to Qatar for talks on a Gaza ceasefire proposal. It follows pressure from US President Donald Trump to end the fighting. Adnan Hayajneh is Professor of International Relations and US Foreign Policy at Qatar University. He told Al Jazeera that “there’s no hope that the ceasefire will continue” after all the captives are released, when Israel will return to “the same old story of killing the Palestinians”.

Hamas says it submitted its response after completing consultations with Palestinian forces and factions. “The movement has submitted a positive response to the mediators, and the movement is fully prepared to immediately enter into a round of negotiations regarding the mechanism for implementing this framework,” it said in a statement posted on Telegram.