John Steele, a Christian evangelist, was arrested in Rotherham for questioning a Muslim woman's interpretation of the Quran. Police labeled his actions as "anti-social behavior" after he refused to provide personal details. Steele felt "silenced" and worried about the consequences for public discourse, emphasizing that asking questions shouldn’t be viewed as hateful. The Crown Prosecution Service later dropped the case, stating prosecution was not in the public interest.

In a separate matter, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) plan to resume airdrops of humanitarian aid to Gaza, amidst growing hunger concerns. This operation will include food supplies in coordination with international organizations, and safe corridors for U.N. convoys. The IDF disputed accusations of deliberate starvation, blaming the crisis on mismanagement and price gouging. The U.N. has raised alarms about malnutrition, while the U.S. State Department seeks a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

The Digest, 7/26/2025 @800PM, CDT

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