U.S. and Afghanistan will jointly investigate the persisting disagreement over the number of civilian deaths from the coalition strike:
- Joint Inquiry Sought Into U.S.-Led Strike In Afghan Town (Washington Post)
An ominous sign as the sides are deadlocked over key issues:
Seemingly oblivious to the irony, Hamas threatens doctors protesting “the politically motivated firing of at least 50 doctors and administrators,” asserting, “No one … will be allowed to sabotage the [health] security of Gaza’s citizens:”
- Gaza Medical Workers Go on Strike (Al-Jazeera)
After recent strike, Pakistan vows to stop offensives during Ramadan and Taliban vows that they won’t:
- Pakistan Says It Killed 40 Taliban Fighters (LA Times)
- Pakistani Taliban Vow to Strike During Ramadan (Reuters)
In Ramadan gesture, Egypt open access to the Gaza strip, while Israel, despite pressure from Rice, still prevents over 90% of Fulbright scholars from leaving Gaza:
- Egypt Opens Rafah Crossing to Gaza Strip (LA Times)
- Gaza Students Denied Chance to Study Abroad (LA Times)
An American reporter in Egypt takes takes a superficial look at the intersection of religion and science regarding the beginning of Ramadan:
- Religion and Science Blend in a Centuries-Old Ritual (Washington Post)
Rumors over responsibility for militants’ death bodes greater regional instability:
- Hezbollah Warlord Was an Enigma (LA Times)