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Death Toll in Gaza Rises as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify

Gaza city: At least 102 Palestinians, including 27 aid seekers, have been killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, local medical sources confirmed. The strikes targeted multiple locations, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.

According to Anadolu Agency, one of the airstrikes occurred on Jamal Abdel Nasser Street, opposite the Islamic University in western Gaza City, resulting in the deaths of a mother and her three children. In another incident, four women were killed and 10 other civilians were wounded when an Israeli missile struck a house near Yaffa School in the eastern Al-Tuffah neighborhood.

In international developments, US President Donald Trump announced a 30% tariff on goods from the European Union and Mexico, starting August 1. The announcement, made via Trump's Truth Social account, included letters to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, warning of additional tariffs if retaliation occurs.

French President Emmanuel Macron has voiced strong disapproval of the US tariffs on the EU and is urging for the preparation of credible countermeasures. Macron emphasized the need for the European Commission to assert its determination to protect European interests.

Elsewhere, Azerbaijan's state oil company, SOCAR, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Syrian government to supply natural gas, as reported by AZERTAC. The agreement was signed by Azerbaijan's Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov and Syrian Energy Minister Mohammed al-Bashir.