IDF releases review of deadly shooting near aid convoy in Gaza, says Palestinians fired at 'posed a threat'

"The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released findings on Friday from an investigation into a deadly shooting near a humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza.
The incident allegedly left more than 100 people dead and over 760 wounded, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry, which does not differentiate between civilians and combatants in its figures." FOX

Chinese State Media Issues Warning on 'Disastrous' Conflict With U.S.

"Chinese state media has warned that the United States must better cooperate with China to

avoid "disastrous" conflict.
China Daily, produced by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), is the largest English-language publication in the East Asian country. In an editorial published on Thursday, the outlet said there has been "growing concern around the world" of possible conflict between China and the U.S., adding that Foreign Minister Wang Yi's remarks at a Thursday news conference in Beijing "are being parsed for clues as to whether such a disastrous scenario can be avoided." MS

86 combat clashes in Ukraine over past day

"86 combat engagements took place along the frontlines in Ukraine. At night, the Russian invaders once again attacked Ukraine, launching 37 unmanned aerial vehicles of the Shahed type. Thirty-three of these attack UAVs were destroyed. Russian airstrikes targeted

Babelivka in Sumy region; Vovchansk, Ivanivka, and Stepova Novoselivka, Kharkiv region; Yampolivka, Andriivka, Hryhorivka, Toretsk, Druzhba, Kostiantynivka, Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, Novobakhmutivka, Ocheretyne, Umanske, Krasnohorivka, Novomykhailivka, Kostiantynivka, Vuhledar, and Urozhiane in Donetsk region; Robotyne and Mala Tokmachka in Zaporizhzhia region. Kupiansk direction: the enemy launched two attacks in the area of Synkivka, Kharkiv region, trying to improve their tactical position.
Lyman direction: Ukraine’s soldiers repelled 13 enemy attacks in the area of Bilohorivka, Luhansk region; Terny, Spirne, and Rozdolivka of Donetsk region.
Bakhmut direction: defense forces repelled six attacks in the areas of Andriivka and Klishchiivka of Donetsk region.
Avdiivka direction: Ukraine’s defenders repelled 23 enemy assaults in the areas of Berdychi, Tonenke, Orlivka, Pervomaiske, and Nevelske of Donetsk region.
Novopavlivka direction: the defense forces continue to hold back the enemy in the areas of Heorhiivka, Pobieda, Krasnohorivka, and Novomykhailivka of Donetsk region, where the enemy tried to break through the defenses 27 times.
Orikhiv direction: Ukrainian soldiers repelled two attacks in the Robotyne and Verbove areas.
Kherson direction: the defense forces hold their ground as the enemy keeps trying to dislodge them from their positions despite suffering massive losses. Three assault efforts were repelled.
During the day, the Ukrainian Air Force hit 11 Russian manpower clusters.
Missile forces targeted an enemy cluster, two air defense systems, an e-warfare system, and a fuel depot." Ukrin

UK to fund over 10,000 drones for Ukraine

"UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has announced the allocation of £325 million (about €380 million) to purchase over 10,000 drones for Ukraine’s Armed Forces during his visit to Kyiv. The UK and Latvia lead the international drone coalition, formed within the framework of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meetings." Pravada

Luxembourg joins Czechia's initiative to buy 800,000 shells for Ukraine

"Luxembourg has announced that it will join Czechia's initiative to purchase 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine. The day before, Czech President Petr Pavel confirmed that Ukraine's allies had transferred the entire amount of money needed to provide the country with 800,000 artillery shells.

He predicted that the ammunition should arrive in Ukraine "in the coming weeks"." Pravada