Leading Irish footballers and celebrities urged a boycott of the UEFA Nations League match between Ireland and Israel, citing genocide in Gaza and Israel’s breaches of UEFA and FIFA rules by permitting games on occupied Palestinian land.
Iran stated that the US violated the ceasefire by launching air strikes on civilian areas and Iranian oil ships in territorial waters, responding with missiles and drones. US CENTCOM claimed to have countered Iranian missiles, drones, and small boats targeting US forces, with no US casualties reported.
Former Palestinian detainees shared harrowing testimonies about the severe abuse and medical neglect faced by Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya during over 450 days held in Israeli prisons, highlighting his deteriorating health.
A photo showed an Israeli soldier desecrating a Virgin Mary statue in the Christian village of Debel in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military launched an investigation amid rising attacks on Christians in Lebanon and Palestine.
Nobel laureate JM Coetzee declined to attend a literature festival in Israel, condemning the “genocidal campaign” in Gaza and stating it will take years for Israel to clear its name.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez awarded the Order of Civil Merit to UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for her work in documenting international law violations in Gaza. Albanese criticized Israel’s actions and called on the international community to protect international justice institutions from US sanctions.
An Israeli strike on a security post west of Gaza City killed three officers and security personnel and injured several others, marking a continued escalation against police despite the ceasefire.
Melissa Barrera spoke about backlash after being fired from the Scream franchise over her social media posts condemning the killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. She criticized colleagues who sided with those who fired her and announced her plan to start a production company working with anyone who supports Palestine.
