Afghanistan

A Near Press Blackout in Afghanistan - Megan K. Stack (The NewYorker)

Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction Quarterly Report to United States Congress (SIGAR) Pentagon watchdog warns of ‘existential crisis’ and criticizes U.S. ‘hubris’ in Afghanistan

Afghan Feminist: 'The Taliban and My Own Family Will Come for Me' - Phyllis Chesler (4W)

Olympics

After 49 Years, Israelis Killed at 1972 Munich Olympics Remembered in Opening Ceremony - Karolos Grohmann(Reuters)

Saudi Judoka Faces Israeli and Shakes Hands at Olympics (Al-Monitor) see also Israeli Judoka Lauds "Brave" Saudi Opponent - Rebecca Anne Proctor (Arab News-Saudi Arabia)

True Sportsmanship: Iranian Refugee Dedicates Olympic Medal to ‘Friends’ in Israel (VIDEO) - Akiva Van Koningsveld (Honest Reporting)

Algerian judoka quits Olympics to avoid Israeli opponent (JTA)

2nd judoka pulls out of Olympics in apparent move to avoid facing Israeli (Times of Israel)

Iran

Secret Iran Hacking Plans Against West Revealed - Deborah Haynes (Sky News-UK)

Islamic State

UN chief: Threat to global peace from Islamic State rising - Edith Lederer (Washington Post)

Impunity for Repatriated Islamic State Members (in Uzbekistan)  - Vera Mironova (Lawfare) 

Israel

How Bennett Found Himself Trying to Save the Palestinian Economy - Amos Harel (Haaretz)

Israel Shifts to Standoff Weapons in Syria as Russia Restricts Its Freedom of Action - Arie Egozi(Breaking Defense)

Nigeria

Nigeria’s Lawless Secret Police Abduct Film Director, Priye Amachree Over Alleged Links With IPOB, Recently Detained Israeli Filmmakers (Sahara Reporters)

Palestinians

New Interactive Database: How NGOs Turn Terrorists into “Civilians” (NGO Monitor)

PA criticizes Hamas for using civilians as human shields - Itamar Marcus and Nan Jacques Zilberdik (PMW)

Tunisia

Arab Dailies Praise Tunisian President Kais Saied: A 'Second Revolution' Has 'Saved Tunisia' From The Muslim Brotherhood (MEMRI)

UN

UN-Paid Teachers Celebrate Deaths of Israelis (UN Watch) see also: UNRWA STATEMENT ON UN WATCH ALLEGATIONS

USA

Brooklyn Rally In Honor Of Palestinian 'Martyrs': 'If We Don't Get No Justice, They Don't Get No Peace'; 'NYC Is Full Of Palestine-Related Targets, The Options To Strike Back Are Endless'; 'New York To Gaza, Globalize The Intifada' (MEMRI)

Ben and Jerry's Rejected Pro-Peace Alternatives to Israel Boycott - Shiryn Ghermezian (Algemeiner) Aternate plans rejected by company executive included supporting a grassroots organization that promotes peace and coexistence, or backing Israeli and Palestinian educational organizations fighting hatred and incitement, or opening a partner shop in Ramallah and Jewish West Bank areas for both Palestinians and Israelis.

Five States Move to Freeze Out Ben and Jerry's over Israeli Boycott - Valerie Richardson (Washington Times)