Defense & Arms Leverage: Israel is reportedly preparing to seek “compensation” from Washington tied to the US plan to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, with Tel Aviv also pushing to join classified US weapons development. Gaza Healthcare Under Pressure: Gaza’s Health Ministry warns hospitals are “slowly dying” as fuel, spare parts, and medical supplies are restricted, leaving most generators out of service. Aid & Information Fight: Qatar rejects Israeli media claims about where its Gaza humanitarian aid goes, saying assistance is routed to civilians via UN mechanisms coordinated with Israeli authorities. UN Access Blocked: The US again denies visas to Palestinian officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, for the UN General Assembly—allowing only a video address. UNRWA Service Cuts: A Gaza refugee committee says UNRWA restructuring and staff terminations risk turning a financial crisis into a crisis of services and rights. West Bank Economy & Rights: Rights groups warn Israel’s settlement expansion is designed to make a viable Palestinian state impossible and to eliminate Palestinian presence. Protest & Activism in the UK: Four Palestine Action activists convicted over a 2024 Elbit Systems raid are appealing, arguing the terrorism label and sentences were unlawful. Celebrity Economy Flashpoint: Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour fallout continues after Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” remarks, with ticket prices dropping and protests planned outside venues.