Live Blog Update| Israel's genocide in Gaza
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Morning update

1 July 2025 05:56 BST

Good morning Middle East Eye readers,

Here are the latest updates on Israel's war on Gaza and developments in the occupied West Bank:

  • At least 67 Palestinians died in Gaza on Monday, according to witnesses and health officials. Israeli air strikes hit a seaside cafe, killing 30, while gunfire killed 22 others as crowds gathered for food aid.

  • Israeli forces admitted firing on civilians waiting for aid, despite no apparent threat, Haaretz reported.

  • Oxfam’s UK chief, Dr Halima Begum, criticised a British court ruling allowing F-35 jet parts exports to Israel, used in Gaza attacks. Oxfam had provided evidence in the case.

  • Netanyahu to meet Trump – The Israeli prime minister will visit the White House on 7 July, an Israeli official confirmed.

  • Iran downplays quick US talks – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CBS News that negotiations would not resume swiftly after recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.