UN Diplomacy & Settlements: Pakistan urged the UN Security Council to act against Israel’s E1 settlement plan, warning it threatens the geographical continuity and viability of a future Palestinian state, as settlement approvals and settler violence accelerate. UN Security Council Pressure: Palestine’s UN envoy Riyad Mansour also called for concrete action beyond condemnation, saying Israel has entrenched occupation and annexation—citing claims that about 70% of Gaza and over 60% of the West Bank are effectively controlled—while warning E1 would be a “death penalty” for statehood. EU Trade Rules: The EU’s obligation to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements is “not an option,” with legal and civil-society pressure mounting ahead of EU foreign ministers’ talks. Gaza Housing Workarounds: With cement and steel blocked, some Gazans are improvising—like potter Jaafar Atallah building mud-brick homes from clay—to make shelters safer amid widespread destruction. Diaspora Culture & Livelihoods: Palestinian embroidery (tatreez) is helping diaspora communities preserve identity and earn income, with stories from Lebanon highlighting how craft keeps heritage alive. Industrial Recovery: The Royal Humanitarian Foundation joined a UNIDO meeting in Vienna on pathways for industrial recovery and sustainable economic development in Syria, Palestine and Sudan. Business Spotlight (Jordan-Palestine ties): Jordan’s World Cup run boosted global attention on Zalatimo Brothers sweets, a family confectionery with roots in Jerusalem.