Europe

Spain and Italy deploy naval vessels amid reports of drone attacks on the Gaza flotilla, deepening diplomatic strains with Israel.

Documents show London envoy assured Hamas that funding for Gaza projects would continue despite terrorist designation, according to a report in the Daily Express.

The UK's recognition of a Palestinian state is expected to comes two months after Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain would shift its position in September if Israel did not agree to a ceasefire in Gaza. According to a new poll, nearly nine out of 10 Britons oppose unconditional recognition.

The controversial images appeared as Trump landed to become the first elected leader receiving two British state visits.

Ukraine struck two more refineries inside Russia overnight, escalating its campaign against the country’s fuel infrastructure. A train carrying crude oil was also attacked and derailed near St. Petersburg. Experts estimate that nearly a quarter of Russia’s fuel production has been disrupted.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivered a speech on the war in Gaza in which he lamented his country’s inability to influence Israel’s military actions. Madrid has not offered any clarification regarding the odd remark.

Ursula von der Leyen announced in the European Parliament in Strasbourg that all EU financial assistance to Israel has been suspended and that she is planning a partial suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. She also said sanctions are being prepared against “extremist ministers” in the Israeli government.

Operation Command stressed the mission was “ongoing” and that forces remained “fully prepared for immediate response.” It identified the Podlaskie, Mazowieckie, and Lubelskie Voivodeships as most vulnerable and instructed residents in those areas to remain indoors.

Ana María Solomon Pérez will return to Madrid “for consultations.” According to a Reuters report, she is being recalled following Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s response to Spanish sanctions against Israel.