August Headlines. Gaza balloons spark fires in south after report of progress in ceasefire talks. Israel responds to explosive balloons with tank fire on Gaza. IDF troops accused of firing tear gas into Palestinian hospital. West Bank: Loss of contact with Israel affecting Palestinians.
Israeli military and intelligence assessments see Turkey as growing threat. Turkey stages new military exercises in eastern Med. Hezbollah vows it will kill an Israeli soldier for every terrorist slain. Lebanon's powerhouse Hezbollah hit by backlash after blast. Lebanon leaders name favorite for PM before Macron's visit. More than half of Lebanon could face food shortages: UN.
Libya peace-building efforts in doubt amid government infighting. Egypt army says it killed over 70 jihadists in North Sinai. Sudan rebels agree key peace deal to end year conflict: Report. Officials Say. As Trump shakes up the military footprint in Europe, the US and Russia are making moves in the high north. Chinese investors snap up Hong Kong property as new security law deters foreigners. Canadian protesters tear down statue of nation's first prime minister accused of racist policies.
Statue of Canada's first prime minister toppled by protesters demanding police defunding. Wisconsin's Gov. Tony Evers tells Trump not to visit Kenosha. Trump and allies seek to turn violence at protests to his advantage. Democrats accuse Trump of inflaming racial tensions, stoking violence.
Pollster: Biden denounces Kenosha violence after campaign 'misjudged how important it was to the American people'. Scalise blasts Biden for 'looking the other way' amid violence in Democrat-run cities. Biden condemns Portland violence, says Trump 'recklessly encouraging' it. Trump, Portland mayor blame each other after deadly shooting. Portland mayor excoriates Trump: 'It's you who have created the hate'. Rally supporting police draws scores to downtown Kenosha.
