In Ramallah, Palestine, hundreds protested after the death of Hamas Deputy Chairman Salih Al Aruri in Beirut. Demonstrators demanded retaliation against Israel. Israel hasn’t officially commented, while reports suggest Israeli government ministers were advised against discussing the Beirut incident. According to Lebanese sources, Aruri died in an Israeli UAV strike targeting Hamas’ office.
Monsoon rains have claimed 17 lives in Pakistan, with flash floods hitting Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. In Swat, nine people drowned while trying to rescue children who fell into a river during a family picnic. Search operations are ongoing for four missing individuals. Eight more deaths were reported in Punjab due to roof collapses, lightning, and floods. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the tragedy.