Israel-Lebanon Front: Israel struck a Lebanese village after warning multiple areas to evacuate, as Hezbollah rejected a US-brokered ceasefire framework; overnight strikes in Tyre killed seven and more evacuation notices were issued, while fighting and skepticism persist. Hezbollah vs Ceasefire: Hezbollah called the deal a “farce,” demanding full Israeli withdrawal, keeping the border tense and complicating US diplomacy tied to Iran talks. Gaza Under Fire: Israeli attacks in Gaza City killed nine Palestinians in four strikes, with reports of family deaths; separate overnight attacks also reported multiple deaths as truce implementation remains shaky. US Politics & Israel Ties: The US House blocked a bid to remove Israel military integration from a defense bill, while lawmakers debate war powers and Iran strategy amid shifting public sentiment. Tech & Human Rights: Microsoft said it will tighten human rights safeguards after an inquiry into alleged Israeli military misuse of its cloud/AI tools in Gaza, including boosting pre-contract review for national security engagements. Regional Politics: A Reuters poll shows Netanyahu’s support plunging in northern Israel as Hezbollah rocket fire drives voter anger ahead of elections. Humanitarian Neglect: The Norwegian Refugee Council ranked Sudan and the DRC as the world’s most neglected displacement crises, highlighting severe underfunding. Culture & Memory: French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi, creator of Persepolis, died at 56. Business Links: Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia signaled broader cooperation in investment, energy, tech and infrastructure.