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Netanyahu: No Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza Until Hamas Completely Disarmed [Core Summary] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israeli forces will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is “completely disarmed.” The hardline stance sets an extremely high bar for ongoing ceasefire negotiations and casts doubt on international optimism about the conflict’s resolution. Event Details According to the Associated Press, Netanyahu emphasized in a new statement that Israel’s security bottom line requires Hamas to be “fully disarmed,” with no consideration of withdrawal until that condition is met. This position diverges significantly from ceasefire frameworks being promoted by mediators. ...

Core Summary US stocks rallied sharply on August 4, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging over 500 points in a single session. Strong performance from major tech stocks combined with falling oil prices drove the market rebound. Meanwhile, joint US-Japan forex intervention to support the yen provided additional market sentiment support. Investor expectations for a soft economic landing have heated up once again. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

Core Summary POAP (Proof of Attendance Protocol) has announced it will shut down, ending more than five years of operations. The platform was used by approximately 46,210 issuers including Coinbase and American Express to create onchain event mementos for users to mint. POAP’s closure marks the end of an era in early NFT utility experimentation. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

Core Summary Michigan has reported two deaths linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak, marking the first fatalities associated with the illness. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasitic infection, typically spread through contaminated food or water, with symptoms including severe diarrhea and dehydration. While the disease is generally not life-threatening, immunocompromised individuals may face higher risks. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

Core Summary Todd Blanche, Trump’s attorney general nominee, has formally withdrawn the controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund plan. The fund could have been used to compensate people prosecuted over the US Capitol riot. The move is seen as a political compromise to secure Senate confirmation, after two Republican senators indicated they would back his nomination. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

The US Federal Aviation Administration has officially certified the Boeing 737 MAX 7, the smallest variant in the MAX family, clearing it for commercial service after years of delays. The decision is a significant win for Boeing and its largest customer Southwest Airlines.

A Ukrainian drone struck a popular Black Sea resort beach in Russia, killing seven people including three children and injuring 40, marking a dangerous escalation of the conflict into civilian tourist areas.

Massive wildfires in Washington State have destroyed over 600 structures and forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. Firefighters are battling the blazes, but strong winds and drought conditions make containment extremely challenging.

Iran officially denied restarting nuclear talks with the US, contradicting Trump’s claim that negotiations would resume Monday. Meanwhile, Israel intensified military operations in Gaza, defying Trump’s peace plan.

According to Al Jazeera, eight people were killed in Gaza on August 2 despite U.S. President Trump’s peace plan aimed at disarming Hamas. The incident underscores the arduous nature of achieving lasting peace in the region. While Trump has shown diplomatic flexibility on the Iran issue by cancelling planned military strikes, Israeli military operations in Gaza continue. The international community has called on all parties to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation. ...