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Berlin voters will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new state parliament, the Abgeordnetenhaus. Current polls show a competitive race with the Left party and CDU at approximately 20-23%, while the AfD and Greens follow closely. The SPD faces significant challenges, polling between 10-12%.

Trump’s announced breakthrough with Hamas fuels growing discord with Israel as the plan unravels amid Israeli concerns and intensified bombing.

Gaza: overnight Israeli strikes kill at least 8, including a husband and wife, amid ongoing conflict developments.

The International Criminal Court’s member states have voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan, marking a historical first. This decision follows allegations of sexual misconduct, which Khan denies, and comes amid significant pressure from the US government regarding the court’s jurisdiction and ongoing investigations.

Andy Burnham, a veteran politician, has garnered support from 322 Labour MPs in his bid to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader. With nominations closing on 16 July, Burnham stands poised to become the sole candidate, potentially taking office on 20 July following a special conference.

The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza reported productive talks in Cyprus aimed at alleviating humanitarian suffering and planning reconstruction efforts following the conflict. The committee expressed commitment to a US-backed plan and stressed the need for transparency in managing international aid, though no specific timeline was provided.

The European Union has failed to achieve unanimous agreement on sanctions against Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir, despite increased calls from member states for punitive action. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed that no consensus was reached during the bloc’s recent foreign ministers’ meeting.

France is launching an inquiry into the treatment of its nationals aboard the Gaza flotilla, as announced by Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. Reports allege violations including humiliation and sexual violence during their detention, prompting Barrot to refer the case to the Public Prosecutor for further investigation.

Six people were killed in Remal on Eid night, leading to heightened tensions in Gaza. Despite the violence, markets reopened shortly after, as residents sought to maintain traditions amid the ongoing conflict. The duality of celebration and mourning marked the holiday for many.

Nickolay Mladenov, overseeing the US-founded Board of Peace for Gaza, cautioned the UN Security Council that the ongoing crisis risks becoming permanent. He presented a ceasefire roadmap requiring commitments from both Israel and Hamas, urging action to disarm Hamas while calling for Israel to honour its obligations.