LIVE BLOG: Rockets from Gaza Hits Nirim | Progress in Ceasefire Talks | Airstrikes on Yemen – Day 638

YEMENI MEDIA: A senior member of the Ansarallah Political Council stated that Israel’s continued attacks on Yemeni infrastructure “will only strengthen our people’s resolve to support Gaza.”

TRUMP: Speaking late Sunday night, US President Donald Trump said there was a “very high chance” of reaching a deal with Hamas soon that would secure the release of a large number of hostages. “We are very close,” he said.

YEMENI MEDIA: Israeli strikes were actively targeting the city of Hodeidah on Yemen’s western coast.

Hodeidah
And yet the Yemenis do not bow down, like the Palestinians.
The American-Israeli hatred comes from there.
No other nation is as honorable as Yemen. https://t.co/pTRDcCV4eG pic.twitter.com/W3MIeXyUTk

— Nina🐝 (@papel_em_branco) July 6, 2025

ISRAELI ARMY: The army reiterated its intention to bomb Yemeni infrastructure, including the ports of Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and Al-Salif, citing alleged hostile activity linked to the Ansarallah.

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli military announced plans to carry out airstrikes on Yemen’s ports of Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and Al-Salif, citing “military activity in the area.” It also confirmed issuing an evacuation order for the Hodeidah power station.

WALL STREET JOURNAL: A US official told the Wall Street Journal that negotiations must still resolve issues regarding Israeli troop deployment in Gaza, aid quantities, and delivery mechanisms—demands previously raised by Hamas.

ISRAELI ARMY: The army confirmed material damage after a rocket from southern Gaza struck the Israeli settlement of Nirim. Israeli media said it was the seventh such rocket fired since the beginning of July.

AL-JAZEERA: Palestinian resistance groups told Al-Jazeera that the likelihood of a truce has increased, though they expect Israeli reluctance on key points. They believe mediators can bridge the gaps through indirect negotiations.

BRICS: The closing statement of the BRICS summit condemned Israel’s resumed attacks on Gaza, its obstruction of aid, and the use of starvation as a weapon of war. It called for good-faith negotiations for an immediate ceasefire.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Two Palestinians were shot and killed by Israeli forces while waiting for aid near the Netzarim corridor in central Gaza. Others were wounded.

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: US envoy Steve Witkoff said at a New York event that the situation is moving in a “positive direction,” praising Qatar’s role and expressing hope the war would soon end.

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: The armed wing of Hamas said it targeted the settlements of Nirim and Ein HaShlosha with Rajoum rockets and struck Israeli troop gatherings near al-Qarara and al-Satar north of Khan Yunis with mortar fire.

ISRAELI MEDIA: An Israeli source told I24 News that there is a push to make significant progress on a prisoner exchange and ceasefire deal within the next 24 hours.