Gaza Ceasefire Roadmap Clash: The Palestinian Authority says the “second phase” deal is “on paper” as Israeli strikes continue, while Israel insists it won’t withdraw until Hamas decommissions arms—keeping the roadmap in a deadlock. US-Iran Tensions: The region’s wider pressure cooker remains the US–Iran standoff, with Hormuz-linked navigation talks reported via Oman as strikes and counterstrikes raise escalation fears. Hamas Disarmament Politics: Iran signals continued support for Hamas as Trump pushes a “historic” disarmament-and-governance plan, but Israel’s withdrawal conditions and unclear sequencing keep implementation shaky. West Bank Settler Violence & Expansion: A Palestinian report says Israeli forces and illegal settlers carried out 2,256 attacks in July, alongside attempted outposts and new settlement approvals—fueling fears of a Gaza-style repeat. UN Security Council Agenda: Denmark sets an August UN Security Council focus on food security tied to conflict, with sessions also covering the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Gaza. PA Corruption Case in Lebanon: Lebanon detained former Palestinian envoy Ashraf Dabbour over graft claims, with extradition steps underway after PA-linked charges. US Supreme Court Ruling: Justice Sonia Sotomayor refused to pause a ~$655.5m judgment against the PLO/PA in a US terror victims lawsuit, raising concerns about West Bank service funding. Heritage as a Flashpoint: Solomon’s Pools and other ancient sites are becoming new battlegrounds over control, preservation, and sovereignty.