Al-Aqsa Status-Quo Under Strain: Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Tisha B’Av, praising Jewish prayer in a breach of arrangements; Jordan and Palestinian officials condemned the move as a dangerous escalation, while reports said around 1,300 settlers stormed the compound with tight restrictions on Palestinian worshippers. Gaza Food Security—Improving, But Fragile: UN-linked analysis says food security and child nutrition have improved in Gaza after more aid access and reduced fighting, but hunger remains at crisis levels and gains could quickly reverse if crossings and assistance falter. West Bank Violence and Security Response: An Israeli man was seriously wounded in a stabbing near Elon Moreh after a fire was set; attackers were killed, and Israeli forces imposed closures and launched searches. Palestinian Elections Timeline: The Palestinian Central Elections Commission set key dates for a Nov. 28 legislative vote, including voter registration in mid-August and candidate nominations in late September. Regional Diplomacy and Capacity-Building: Singapore reaffirmed support for the Palestinian Authority with a $10m technical assistance package, including training and scholarships, as talks in Manila focused on Gaza and long-term peace. US Military Funding and Israel Ties: The US House passed the NDAA for 2027, authorizing over $1tn in defense spending and drawing Democratic concerns about deepening military integration with Israel. Malaysia Reaffirms Non-Recognition: Malaysia told the US it still does not recognize Israel, reiterating it bars Israeli citizens from entry despite objections from US lawmakers. Oxfam Reconstruction Cost Warning: Oxfam says rebuilding Gaza will cost about $71.4bn—seven times past reconstruction efforts—and warns it will fail without Palestinian leadership.