Gaza Ceasefire Governance: A U.S.-backed “pilot humanitarian zone” plan is running into major political and security hurdles after Hamas dissolved the Gaza Emergency Committee, raising fears Israel could expand low-intensity operations ahead of fall elections. Detention of Medical Leaders: Palestine is escalating UN pressure over the detention of Gaza hospital director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, warning his health is deteriorating and calling for urgent release without charges. West Bank Settlements: Israel finalized an 8.5 billion shekel framework to expand illegal West Bank settlements by 12,000 homes, amid reports of rising settler violence. Holy Sites Under Pressure: Israeli forces closed Al-Aqsa Mosque gates under “military drills,” as restrictions intensify in East Jerusalem. Reconstruction Funding: The EU and partners pledged about $1 billion for Gaza recovery, but officials stressed reconstruction can’t move fast without Israeli withdrawal and a functioning ceasefire. Regional Firestorm: The Iran–U.S. conflict widened again as Iran struck a U.S. base in Jordan and Jordan said it intercepted missiles; a Strait of Hormuz shipping fight is driving fresh fuel-price anxiety in a new poll. Congressional Spotlight: U.S. lawmaker Ro Khanna released video from his West Bank visit, alleging armed settler detention and urging Americans to hear Palestinian accounts. Aid and Diplomacy: India announced new humanitarian assistance and reaffirmed support for Palestine’s UN membership and UNRWA, while Jordan and Mexico discussed regional security and ties. Human Toll: Fresh Israeli strikes and gunfire in Gaza killed children and others, pushing the post-truce death toll past 1,100.