City declined to give pro-Israel group permit to demonstrate while multiple pro-Palestinian groups granted permission for protests, march; Crowd chants against 'Genocide Joe' and call to halt arms sales to Israel 

Prime minister meets with hostages' relatives amid American blitz to secure further talks despite disagreements between Israel and Hamas

U.S. Secretary of State says the ball is now in Hamas' court to accept new proposal that could overcome sticky issues in negotiation for hostage deal and Gaza cease-fire; Sinwar believes talks are a 'bluff' so Israel can continue Gaza op

In his swan song at the Democratic National Convention, US president says cease-fire deal is closer than ever;

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's call for Egypt to open the Rafah Crossing so he can send aid to Gaza has sparked controversy; It was first perceived as a threat to Israel when he said 'the army is ready'; He may have been appealing to voters in upcoming Algerian elections

The bodies of Avraham Munder, Yagev Buchshtab, Chaim Peri, Yoram Metzger, Nadav Popplewell and  Alex Dancyg  were recovered overnight in the IDF operation

Mahmoud Abbas plans a visit to Gaza to reestablish the Palestinian Authority's presence, despite Israel's opposition; To facilitate the visit, Abbas is looking for international support and is emboldened by PA's rising popularity among Palestinians who have had enough of Hamas' failed leadership

Military and Defense Ministry agree to recall up to 15,000 reservists exempt from service to reenlist; ultra-Orthodox recruitment still too weak to close gaps