Dario Salvi

In three months, the Israeli army and forces would have demolished at least 72 houses, causing the displacement of 78 Palestinians, including 15 women and 47 children. In total, over 350 people have been affected in various ways by demolitions. Another thousand awaiting court decisions on expropriations in a new demolition campaign.

Three converts, originally from Fardis, are accused of educating “in a deviant way” about Islam. Their relatives live under threat. The visa of a nun working at a leprosy hospital caring for Christians and Muslims for 26 years has not been renewed. Bishop Mathieu is still waiting to take possession of the diocese.

The Israeli Foreign Minister begins two-day visit to Gulf Country. On the agenda the inauguration of the embassy in Abu Dhabi and the consulate in Dubai. Economic relations have been strengthened that not even the war in Gaza has dented. Satisfaction of the Jewish community that pushes for "further exchanges".

For the Bishop of Jbeil-Byblos, the meeting on 1 July will boost “Christian unity” and speed up the formation of a new government. At least 20 people were injured over the weekend. As partisan protests, they lack “unity of intent”. The goal is to stop the exodus of young Christians, which is undermining the country’s demographic balance.

The militias close to Tehran active in the two countries. The attacks have targeted "operational structures and weapons depots" and are a response to the use of drones. There are no victims or injuries, but an NGO speaks of at least five militiamen killed in Syria. Damascus TV reports one child among the victims. Baghdad hosts meeting between the leaders of Jordan, Egypt and Iraq.

In Iraq, Patriarch Sako and local bishops are united for the end of violence, extremism and violent conflicts. Patriarch Pizzaballa and Maronite Primate Beshara al-Rahi will also lead the consecration ceremony. Pope Francis sends a message to today's refugee families who left home, like Joseph and Mary did to protect Jesus.

The Human Rights Measurement Initiative, a group that tracks state abuse, published data about citizens’ safety from state abuse in Saudi Arabia. The Wahhabi kingdom notches up its repression against activists, behind only Mexico. Mohammed bin Salman has centralised power and restricted rights.

Some 177,000 displaced people come from Karen State, plus 20,000 in a hundred reception centres in Chin State. The latest casualties include a pregnant woman, two infants and three elderly people who died from lack of medicine or during their flight from fighting. Yesterday 787 new coronavirus cases were reported, bringing the total to 151,000 cases with 3,300 deaths.

Hundreds of people took to the streets accusing Abu Mazen and the leaders of the Palestinian National Authority. The activist, who died from the beatings he suffered, was one of the most critical personalities of the local leadership. Last month his house was riddled with 60 bullets. Hamas also blames Abbas.

Today is the anniversary of the Siamese Revolution of 24 June 1932 that ended Thailand’s absolute monarchy. Protesters are calling for constitutional reforms, the removal of the 250 military-appointed parliamentarians, and the prime minister’s ouster. In addition to the capital, rallies were planned in Chiang Mai and the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat.

The priest tells of the difficulties of a city facing many emergencies: food, education and health for Covid. Prices are constantly rising, sanctions are inhumane and the population is starving. The goal of opening a hot canteen for the poorest. To young people: in a critical phase, getting married is "a heroic act of faith".

President between 2010 and 2016, his most famous acts include the peace agreement with the MILF, the Reproductive Health Act and the dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea. Cause of death unknown, but he had been suffering from health problems for some time. The death of his father sparked the revolt against the then dictator Marcos.