West Bank Infrastructure & Settlements: Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich approved expansion of Highway 465 inside the West Bank, doubling capacity and linking east-west settlement areas—framed as “safety” but criticized as deepening Israeli control. Gaza Security Moves: Israel declared the Gaza periphery a closed military zone ahead of a right-wing “March of Thousands” aimed at reestablishing settlements inside the Strip. Jerusalem Rights Forum: UN and OIC held a Cairo conference on Jerusalem, spotlighting displacement, annexation, settlement expansion, and restrictions on worship in occupied East Jerusalem. Legal Pressure on Netanyahu: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his administration is still exploring legal options to arrest Netanyahu if he visits for the UN General Assembly, citing ICC charges. International Arms & Corporate Pressure: A Canadian campaign escalated to pressure Elbit Systems’ supply chain in Canada, with 500+ organizations/people calling for sanctions and divestment-style action. Tourism Push in the Region: Jordan launched the “Ahlan Jordan” digital platform to boost inbound tourism with online booking and packaged itineraries. Protest & Public Order in the UK: Thousands marched in London urging Andy Burnham to stop support for Israel, with police imposing strict conditions and making arrests. Palestinian Christian Livelihoods: Palestinian Christian leaders warned that without practical support, churches and schools in Bethlehem and Jerusalem face closure as pilgrim and tourist numbers fall.