West Bank Pressure on Trade & Security: UK shadow foreign secretary Tom Tugendhat warned that any UK sanctions on goods from illegal Israeli settlements could harm Britain’s intelligence-sharing relationship with Israel and make it harder to prevent terrorism. EU Settlement Trade Move: France urged the EU to restrict trade with illegal Israeli settlements, comparing it to the EU’s Crimea import ban. Aid & Humanitarian Strain: UNRWA cuts are leaving Palestinian refugees in Lebanon struggling to survive as essential aid is reduced. Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Israeli forces injured Palestinians in multiple incidents across northern Gaza, including strikes and naval fire on displacement areas. Water & Environment Shock: Gaza’s destroyed sewage system is linked to a rare algae bloom that shut down most of Israel’s major desalination plants, raising fresh concerns for regional water security. Cross-border Business Links: Israel opened a Chamber of Commerce office in Banja Luka, signaling deeper commercial ties with Bosnia’s separatist Republika Srpska. Gaza Supply Push: A “Freedom Flotilla” ship docked in Euskadi as Basque groups prepare to sail again toward Gaza with humanitarian supplies. Local Governance & Accountability: A Green Party co-deputy leader in the UK faced scrutiny after reports suggested he owns rental properties despite an “abolish landlords” policy.