The U.S. President said Israel “agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize” a 60-day ceasefire, “during which time we will work with all parties to end the war.” https://time.com/7299448/israel-hamas-ceasefire-proposal-terms-agreement-trump-end-war-gaza/

The US-brokered peace agreement comes after years of conflict, displacing 7 million people. https://www.aljazeera.com/podcasts/2025/7/2/the-take-can-the-drc-rwanda-deal-deliver-peace

US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order that terminates the majority of US sanctions imposed against Syria and associated designated persons, effective July 1. Lifting sanctions... https://www.jurist.org/news/?p=286412

Middle East Tensions: Israel vows to strike Houthis in Yemen after missile intercepted over Israeli territory; blames Iran-backed forces. https://www.deccanherald.com/world/fate-of-yemen-is-same-as-that-of-tehran-israel-threatens-to-retaliate-for-houthi-missiles-3611833

Situation Report in English on Democratic Republic of the Congo about Gender, Health and more; published on 30 Jun 2025 by UNFPA https://reliefweb.int/report/democratic-republic-congo/unfpa-situation-report-strengthening-protection-and-resilience-affected-populations-conflict-eastern-drc-covering-period-1-30-april-2025

Syrian children, among the most vulnerable groups, have faced profound physical and psychological consequences due to the protracted conflict. This review assesses the health and well-being of children living within Syria, with particular attention to internally displaced populations (IDPs). To synthesize research on child health in Syria from 2012 to 2024, identify key health challenges, assess study characteristics and geographical distribution, and highlight gaps to inform future policies and interventions. We conducted a scoping review in December 2024 using the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) methodology. We searched five academic databases (Medline Ovid, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Global Health) and selected studies published between January 2012 and December 2024. The search strategy followed the JBI Population–Concept–Context framework. Eligible studies included primary and secondary research, published in English or Arabic, that examined the health of children under 19 years old living within Syria in the context of the ongoing conflict. Grey literature was also retrieved from major organizational repositories (e.g., WHO, UNICEF, MSF, SAMS). A total of 1,189 records were retrieved, with 647 remaining after removing duplicates. After screening, 30 studies met the inclusion criteria. Most were observational, including cross-sectional (63.3%) and retrospective cohort (26.7%) designs. Surveys and medical records were the main data sources; oral examinations were common in dental studies, while anthropometry, blood tests, and interviews were less frequent. Data sources varied significantly by region (p < 0.001), with government-controlled areas relying on state institutions and non-government-controlled areas drawing on humanitarian data. Due to substantial heterogeneity, meta-analysis was not feasible. Notably, 80% of studies reported no external funding. This review highlights major research gaps in child health within Syria, particularly among IDPs and in underserved regions. Most studies were observational, unfunded, and regionally concentrated, limiting broader applicability. Despite these constraints, this is the first comprehensive synthesis of health research focused on children within Syria, providing a foundation for future research, policy action, and targeted humanitarian interventions in conflict-affected settings. https://conflictandhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13031-025-00673-1

Syria’s return to oil exports after the fall of the Assad regime is seen by many as a sign that Iran’s Shia Crescent of influence is weakening. https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Behind-Syrias-Oil-Restart-Lies-a-Bigger-Geopolitical-Game.html

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Mongabay interviews Ndasi, who says armed groups like the M23 must respect of all the norms of international law and ensure that Indigenous peoples are not forcefully displaced from their ancestral territories. https://climate-diplomacy.org/magazine/conflict/impact-drc-conflict-indigenous-lands-people

US president says in social media post he hopes Hamas will accept deal because ‘it will only get worse’ https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jul/02/israel-gaza-war-live-updates-trump-ceasefire-hamas-latest-news

Israel agrees to Trump-led 60-day ceasefire proposal for Gaza, aiming to end the war and secure a hostage deal, with Qatar and Egypt delivering the final proposal to Hamas. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/israel-accepts-trump-led-ceasefire-plan-could-end-gaza-war-within-60-days

Israel has yet to confirm Trump's announcement, which comes days ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned visit to the White House. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-israel-ceasefire-conditions-gaza-no-response-hamas-rcna216383

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US News: Donald Trump announced that Israel has agreed to the terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, mediated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt. The proposed truce ai https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/middle-east-conflict-donald-trump-announces-israels-agreement-to-60-day-ceasefire-plan-urges-hamas-to-take-deal/articleshow/122192167.cms

The move "was made to put America’s interests first," a White House spokeswoman said, as U.S. munitions have been depleted in recent years. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/pentagon-halts-weapons-shipment-ukraine-concerns-us-stockpile-rcna216358

Bat Yam Mourns Ukrainian Family Killed in Iranian Missile Strike

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Ukraine reportedly strikes missile factory deep inside Russia

Netanyahu-Trump Meeting Signals Shift on Gaza, Iran

Blurring the line between preemptive and preventive strike risks sending the world into a state of perpetual war. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/7/1/what-israels-attack-on-iran-means-for-the-future-of-war

President Trump signed an executive order this week lifting most sanctions on Syria. Ahead of that action, U.S. officials laid out expectations from the new government in Damascus. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/world/europe/syria-sanctions-trump.html

Israel and Syria may be inching toward a breakthrough, with ongoing security discussions signaling the potential for a peace agreement after decades of hostility. According to Israeli sources, talks between... https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2025/07/01/u-s-should-promote-security-agreement-as-precursor-to-israel-syria-normalization/

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