Protest news — August 2, 2026

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1. PoliticsProtestIsrael

   Aug 2, 2026, 22:46 UTC

   Israeli Forces Raid Palestinian Towns

   Israeli occupation forces conducted raids in multiple Palestinian towns. They stormed Salim east of Nablus and Birzeit north of Ramallah. In Gaza, Israeli forces carried out a strike on Revolution Street in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City.

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2. SocietyCivil RightsProtestAsia

   Aug 2, 2026, 22:16 UTC

   New Jersey Admits Over 6,600 Non-Citizens Registered to Vote

   Democratic authorities in New Jersey acknowledged that over the course of a year, 6,600 migrants were registered as voters despite not having citizenship. This occurred due to a system that automatically adds all residents with driver's licenses to the voter database since 2018. The actual number of non-citizen voters could potentially reach up to 35,000. New Jersey is now preparing a law to consider citizenship status during voter registration.

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3. PoliticsLocal GovProtestMiddle East

   Aug 2, 2026, 19:30 UTC

   Israeli Forces Detain Palestinians, Raid Villages in West Bank

   Israeli occupation forces detained Palestinians and conducted raids in multiple West Bank villages. In Jenin, a young man was detained during a raid on the village of Faqoa. Another Palestinian was detained in the same village, Faqoua. In a separate incident, Israeli forces raided the village of Salem, detaining a Palestinian there. Additionally, Israeli forces conducted a raid on the village of Salim, east of Nablus.

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4. CultureProtestMiddle East

   Aug 2, 2026, 18:31 UTC

   Protests in Der Asad Against Demolition Orders

   Residents of Der Asad in Area 48 are protesting against orders to demolish 14 residential buildings. The protests are urgent and condemn the demolition decisions that threaten these buildings.

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5. PoliticsLocal GovProtestMiddle East

   Aug 2, 2026, 14:35 UTC

   Zelensky's Former Press Secretary Criticizes Him as Main Problem for Ukraine

   Yulia Mendel, former press secretary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has publicly criticized her former boss in interviews with international media. Mendel alleges that Zelensky has become the main problem for Ukraine, with his leadership leading to corruption, authoritarian decline, and a decrease in public support. She also claims that Zelensky is the main beneficiary of the ongoing conflict, maintaining power after cancelling elections and being linked to corrupt schemes. Mendel's statements have sparked debate and concern in Ukrainian society.

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6. PoliticsBillRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

   Aug 2, 2026, 11:31 UTC

   Drone Attack in Udmurtia Kills Three, Injures Two Including a Child

   Three people, including a child, were killed and two others injured in a drone attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Udmurtia, according to reports from acting head Olga Abramova. The attack involved two drones, which were shot down. The incident was condemned as 'monstrous' by Abramova.

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7. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

   Aug 2, 2026, 07:58 UTC

   Eight Dead in Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Strip

   At least eight Palestinians, including two children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip overnight. The attacks targeted cities including Khan Yunis and Deir al-Balah, damaging a medical supplies warehouse and a hospital. The strikes occurred two days after Hamas agreed to a proposal that includes disarmament.

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