UN & Diplomacy: The Trump administration plans to block Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from addressing the UN General Assembly for a second straight year, while the UN says it has not received official notice and urges the US to honor host-country obligations. Settlements & Trade: The EU Commission joined a growing list of countries calling on Israel to retract E1 West Bank settlement tenders, warning the plan undermines the two-state solution and urging businesses to avoid bidding. Sanctions Pressure: More than 100 former British and French diplomats demand Britain and France impose trade restrictions, halt arms transfers, and target companies tied to settlements, saying Palestine is being “erased.” Gaza Services: A report highlights how war has devastated Gaza’s education and health systems, with most infrastructure damaged and millions displaced, pushing households further from essential services. West Bank on the ground: Residents in southern Hebron report worsening settler harassment and e-waste burning that chokes communities. Regulatory/Business angle: Canada warns companies about legal, financial, and reputational risks tied to activities supporting Israeli settlements.