British judge rules Palestine Action activists will be sentenced as terrorists

Four activists from the group Palestine Action have been sentenced as terrorists by a British court for their involvement in a raid on an Israeli arms factory. The judge ruled that the activists, who caused approximately £1.2m in damage to drones and equipment, would be sentenced under terrorism legislation, a move described as a first for convictions related to non-terror offenses.

In parallel developments, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that a memorandum of understanding with the United States aimed at ending a war is nearing finalization, urging an end to media speculation. However, U.S. President Donald Trump reposted Araghchi's statement while simultaneously dismissing earlier reports about the memorandum as 'fake news,' suggesting internal disagreements or strategic communication tactics.

Separately, residents in Gaza are resorting to smoking dried jute leaves, known as molokhia, as a toxic but more affordable alternative to tobacco due to extreme inflation and scarcity caused by the ongoing conflict. This highlights the severe economic impact of the war on daily life.