Today’s Main News: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Central America, and Mexico Occupied Palestinian Territory: * Violent clashes erupted between Palestinian protesters and Israeli forces in the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank, resulting in multiple injuries. * A Palestinian man was shot and killed by Israeli troops during a raid in the Nablus area. * The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting to discuss the escalating violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Central America and Mexico: * Tropical Storm Julia has made landfall in Nicaragua, bringing heavy rains and flooding to the region. * Thousands of migrants from Cuba, Venezuela, and other countries are stranded at the US-Mexico border, seeking asylum or entry into the United States. * The Mexican government has deployed troops to the southern border to prevent further migration from Central America. Other Headlines: * The United States and Russia held bilateral talks on nuclear arms control, but failed to reach an agreement. * The European Union has imposed new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. * A major earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, causing widespread damage and loss of life. Analysis: * The violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory continues to escalate, raising concerns about a wider conflict. * Tropical Storm Julia is expected to bring significant humanitarian challenges to Central America, particularly in Nicaragua and Honduras. * The migration crisis at the US-Mexico border remains unresolved, with thousands of migrants seeking safe passage into the United States.Occupied Palestinian TerritoryOccupied Palestinian Territory Hundreds of thousands of displaced people in southern Gaza face severe shortages of housing, healthcare, food, water, and sanitation, reports the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Overcrowded tents and makeshift shelters provide little protection from extreme heat, water access is critically low, and there is a concerning spread of communicable diseases due to poor hygiene. Central America and Mexico Flooding and landslides impacted Central America and Mexico from June 15-17 due to heavy rainfall from the Central American Gyre. El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Chiapas, and Oaxaca are the most affected areas, with at least 20 fatalities reported. Tropical Storm Alberto, the first storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, made landfall in Tamaulipas, Mexico, bringing heavy rain and coastal flooding. The upcoming Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be exceptionally active due to warm ocean temperatures and La Niña conditions. UN teams in affected areas are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with governments. Humanitarian Response Plans for El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras require additional funding. The El Salvador plan (seeking $87 million) is only 13% funded, the Guatemala plan ($125 million) is 18% funded, and the Honduras plan ($203 million) is 21% funded.Occupied Palestinian Territory Tensions escalated in the Occupied Palestinian Territory following clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian protesters in the West Bank city of Nablus. The clashes erupted during a raid by Israeli troops, leading to the deaths of several Palestinians and injuries to dozens more. Central America and Mexico A massive migrant caravan made up of thousands of people from Central America and Mexico set off from Chiapas, Mexico, towards the United States border. The caravan faces significant challenges, including the possibility of being stopped by Mexican authorities or refused entry by the US. Mexico In Mexico, the death toll from a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck the western state of Michoacan rose to at least 225. Thousands of buildings were damaged, leaving many people homeless and in desperate need of aid. Rescue efforts продолжаются. Other News – In the United States, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would impose new restrictions on access to abortion. The bill is likely to face opposition in the Senate. – In Ukraine, fighting continues in the east of the country, despite a ceasefire agreement. The conflict has displaced millions of people and caused widespread damage. – In Iran, a massive fire engulfed the Evin prison in Tehran, housing political prisoners. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.