German media reports that German intelligence may be authorized to launch preemptive cyberattacks against Russia. Bundestag oversight chairman Mark Heinrichs stated the need for tools to neutralize threats before they occur, citing examples like disabling Russian drones or their manufacturers if they pose a future risk to German targets.

Pakistani Foreign Minister: Three of our citizens were killed in an attack on a ship in the Red Sea yesterday.

CNBC, the American Network:

- U.S. labor force participation declines to its lowest level in over 5 years.
- Unemployment rate in the United States rises to 4.1% in July.

In London, a Sudanese man confronted Dubai ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum over UAE support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan.

"UAE is killing people in my country. Stop killing my people," he shouted.

An Al-Maktoum entourage member responded: "F* your people…, Black b**."

A hostile drone dropped explosive materials on the Beit Yahoun forest.

Reuters, quoting a high-ranking Iranian source:

There are no discussions regarding an extension of the ceasefire between Iran and the United States.

Iranian President Masoud Barzani told Japan's Prime Minister: Iran respects international law and seeks no regional unrest. US and Zionist aggression undermined regional peace, assassinated the revolution's leader, killed civilians including students from Minab, and targeted Iranian infrastructure.

Hamas leader Mahmoud Mardawi stated:

- We call upon our people in Qusra, southeast of Nablus, and the surrounding villages and towns to stand united in support of the families who are facing siege and attacks by settlers, and to increase their presence in the area.

- What is happening in Qusra represents a new attempt to forcibly displace people, terrorize the residents, and force them to leave their land.

- We emphasize that the resilience of the residents and their commitment to their homes and land is the strongest response to these schemes.

- We commend the resilience of the people of Qusra and all the people of the West Bank who face daily attacks by settlers, and we call for strengthening the role of protection and support committees, to ensure the protection of residents and enhance their ability to stay on their land.

CNN, citing sources: The U.S. State Department has asked its embassies in the Middle East to prepare plans for continuing operations with a limited number of staff.

Oman's Environmental Authority:
The oil spill from the grounded tanker has reached the coast in southeastern part of the country.

The occupation forces are carrying out a demolition operation using explosives in the town of Haddatha, southern Lebanon.