Elbit Systems UK, the British arm of Israel’s largest arms producer, has quietly shut down its Bristol facility after months of direct-action protests by Palestine Action.

The site, targeted with blockades, roof occupations, smashed windows, and red paint, was deserted.

RT & Russia Today editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan says she was diagnosed with a serious illness and faces surgery:

“I was diagnosed with a terrible, severe illness this week. I have surgery tomorrow...”

Hamas:

We received some ideas from the American side through mediators to reach a ceasefire agreement.

We welcome any action that helps in the efforts to stop the aggression against our people.

Hamas:

We are ready to sit at the negotiating table to discuss the release of all prisoners in exchange for a clear declaration of an end to the war, a complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and the formation of a committee to administer the Gaza Strip from independent Palestinians.

NEW: South Korea reached a deal with the US to release hundreds of its citizens detained in a massive ICE raid at Hyundai’s Georgia plant.

Over 300 South Koreans were among 475 workers accused of violating US work visa rules.

Seoul plans to fly them home once paperwork clears and is reviewing visa policies to avoid repeats.

Source: BBC

China plans to let Russian energy firms issue yuan-denominated bonds ("panda bonds") in its domestic market for the first time since 2017, signaling stronger China-Russia ties amid Western sanctions over Ukraine.

Source: FT

Blackwater founder Erik Prince is trying to buy into Ukraine’s booming drone industry, seeking profit as drones dominate modern warfare.

Source: The Guardian

Trump:

Following the Immigration Enforcement Operation on the Hyundai Battery Plant in Georgia, I am hereby calling on all Foreign Companies investing in the United States to please respect our Nation’s Immigration Laws.

Venezuela will deploy 25,000 troops to coastal and border regions to combat drug trafficking.

Zelensky:

It is the right idea to put tariffs on countries that continue to make deals with Russia.

Trump says he plans to speak with Putin "very soon, over the next couple of days."

Zelensky on the Alaska Summit:

It's a pity that Ukraine was not there, because I think that Trump gave Putin what he wanted.

Putin wanted to meet with Trump and I think he got it.

DR Congo: Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seized 8 villages in Masisi after clashes with Wazalendo militias.

Zelensky:

As long as Putin has not occupied Ukraine – we are winning.

In a rare move, Israel’s Supreme Court ruled that the government deprived Palestinian prisoners of adequate food and ordered it to provide three daily meals to meet basic survival needs.

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir condemned the ruling, vowing to maintain minimal prison conditions.

Source: AP

Israeli Defense Minister Katz:

Today, a powerful hurricane will strike the skies of Gaza City, and the roofs of the terror towers will.

Release the hostages and lay down your weapons—or Gaza will be destroyed, and you will be annihilated.

Who Arms Israel?

According to the latest SIPRI data (2019–2023), the US supplies 69% of Israel’s arms, followed by Germany at 30% and Italy at 1%.

An EU delegation will travel to Washington this week to coordinate with US officials on the new sanctions package against Russia.

Source: Bloomberg

Sudan: UAE-backed RSF militia executed an unarmed SAF soldier during the Kazgil attack.