UN Diplomacy Under Strain: Iran’s cultural counsellor in Malaysia said any attack while talks are underway is a “betrayal of diplomacy,” after Pezeshkian told the UN Iran was bombed “at the negotiating table.” Palestinian UN Push: Mahmoud Abbas urged Trump to honor pledges to prevent Palestinian displacement and warned Israel’s E1 plan could block a contiguous West Bank state, calling for Security Council action. Gaza Film Goes Global: The Guardian-backed documentary “NAZA,” alleging AI-enabled mass civilian killings in Gaza, will stream for free after its theatrical run. Israel Election Crackdown: Israel’s Central Elections Committee disqualified the Joint List and Ra’am, with Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh also barred. Yemen Civilian Toll: UN rights chief Volker Turk said civilians are bearing the brunt as Yemen’s war escalates, documenting deaths and attacks on displacement sites. Turkey-Iraq Oil Route: Iraq is sending more Basra crude overland to Kirkuk and onward via Türkiye’s pipeline network to Ceyhan. EU Jobs for Women: The European Commission pledged €10m to create 500,000 jobs for women across MENA, targeting skills and hiring reforms. WASH Market Shift: Partners met in Turkana to move from direct aid to sustainable, private-sector-led water and sanitation services.