US-Israel Aid Fight: The US House nearly voted to cut $3.3bn in annual military aid to Israel, but the procedural push collapsed amid bipartisan opposition—highlighting a sharp political shift as more Americans sympathize with Palestinians. Public Opinion Shift: Polling shows a historic change in US attitudes, with growing pressure on Democratic candidates to rethink unconditional support. Gaza Health Supply Crunch: Gaza’s health ministry says 70% of transport and ambulance vehicles are out of service due to Israeli targeting and spare-parts bans, warning of worsening access for patients and staff. EU Trade Pressure: EU foreign ministers are set to debate an import ban on products from Israeli settlements, as member states push for a bloc-wide response despite internal divisions. Tech & Defense Scrutiny: Elbit says its AI system flagged 850,000 “real-time intel targets” across Gaza and Lebanon, drawing renewed concerns about automated targeting and civilian protections. UK Policy Push: UK PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham says Britain must do more to pressure Israel, including possible additional sanctions. Palestinian Medical Case: Lawyers and rights groups renew calls over detained Gaza pediatrician Hussam Abu Safiya, saying he must be charged or released. Local Economy & Trade: A report says Iraq, Syria and the US plan to revive a Kirkuk–Baniyas Mediterranean pipeline deal, aiming to reshape regional energy and investment flows. Business Innovation: L&T Technology Services concluded a global AI engineering hackathon across India, the US and Europe, with 4,000 engineers tackling automation, cybersecurity and supply-chain challenges.