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Peace news — August 1, 2026 - Page 7

Publications tagged with Peace published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 7 of 12.

271 publications

  1. PoliticsJudiciaryPeaceMiddle East

    Gaza Management Committee to Implement Roadmap

    The National Committee for Gaza Management, led by Nikolay Mladenov, will soon begin assuming authority in Gaza. The committee's focus is on implementing a roadmap that includes accelerating the rule of law, improving humanitarian conditions, and conducting a comprehensive audit of financial and administrative affairs. The agreement aims to achieve tangible gains for Gaza's residents while strengthening Israel's security. Challenges include funding and Israeli control.
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  2. PoliticsLocal GovPeaceMiddle East

    Litres Removes Books About Pavel Durov After He's Labeled 'Extremist'

    The largest online service for e-books and audiobooks in Russia, Litres, has removed books about Pavel Durov from sale after he was labeled an 'extremist' by Russian authorities. The books, 'Durov's Code' and its sequel, were written by journalist Nikolai Kononov. Litres stated that they are complying with Russian legislation. Other businesses have also started removing products related to Durov.
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  3. PoliticsPeaceTreatyMiddle East

    Hamas Agrees to Disarmament in Gaza

    Hamas has agreed to disarmament in Gaza as part of a peace plan, with conditions including Israeli withdrawal and international oversight. The agreement, brokered by the US and regional mediators, involves Hamas handing over its weapons to a Palestinian National Committee, with an international force overseeing the process. Israel has been skeptical about Hamas' commitment to the deal.
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  5. PoliticsLawElectionsPeace

    Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund Stance Threatens Blanche AG Nomination

    President Trump's insistence on the Anti-Weaponization Fund, despite it being declared 'dead' by Sen. Blanche, has put her Attorney General nomination at risk. Sen. Tillis, who had been supportive, is now publicly blaming an 'incompetent' advisor to Trump for the impasse. Trump's doubling down on the fund has led to concerns that a deal on Blanche's nomination may not be reached.
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  11. PoliticsRegulatorsElectionsPeaceMiddle East

    Democrats Demand Honduras Judge Former President Hernández After Trump Pardon

    Representatives of the Progressive Caucus of Congress requested that former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández be judged in Honduras after he returned home following a pardon by US President Donald Trump. Hernández was convicted for drug trafficking and sentenced to 45 years in prison. Trump pardoned him in December 2025. The Progressive Caucus criticized Trump's pardon, stating it exposed the hypocrisy of his 'war on narcoterrorism' and led to electoral interference in Honduras. Hernández is set to appear in court on August 3.
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  14. U.S.LawAppointmentsPeace

    Trump Holds Cabinet Meeting at Camp David to Discuss Iran Tensions

    U.S. President Donald Trump is holding a cabinet meeting at Camp David today, with the primary focus being the ongoing tensions with Iran. The meeting comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising gasoline prices. Trump has indicated a willingness to negotiate with Iran but has conditioned it on Tehran's acceptance of a ceasefire. The meeting is also expected to discuss foreign policy and other priorities.
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  16. PoliticsBillAppointmentsPeace

    Israeli Ministers Reject Draft Peace Agreement in Gaza

    Israeli Internal Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and former Military Chief Gadi Eisenkot have both rejected a draft peace agreement in Gaza published by the Peace Council. Ben-Gvir stated that the agreement is unacceptable to Israel and that targeted operations against Hamas members must continue. Eisenkot criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the situation, arguing that he is surrendering politically without achieving the war's goals.
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  24. PoliticsAppointmentsElectionsPeace

    Senate Republicans Block Todd Blanche's AG Nomination Over 'Weaponization' Fund

    Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation vote was postponed after Republican senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) refused to support his nomination until they received written assurances that the Trump administration would scrap a nearly $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund and narrow an IRS audit immunity deal. President Trump suggested he might withdraw Blanche's nomination until Cornyn and Tillis leave office in January.
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