Hamas Leadership: Hamas elected Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau after Yahya Sinwar’s death, following a run-off against Khaled Meshaal—signaling continuity in Gaza negotiations. Gaza War Toll: Gaza’s health authorities say Israeli attacks since the October 2025 ceasefire have killed about 1,160 Palestinians, with hundreds more injured, as strikes continue despite stalled talks. Israeli Attacks: Reports describe Israeli strikes killing 11 in Gaza, including children, while the ceasefire remains in place. West Bank Violence: Settler raids and clashes near Ramallah left two Palestinians dead, with Israel citing stone-throwing and Palestinians alleging livestock theft. International Pressure & Law: Belgium’s settlement-goods import ban drew praise from Palestinian officials, who urged wider EU and global action to enforce international law. UK Politics: As Andy Burnham prepares to take office, UK figures—including Dame Priti Patel—attack Labour’s Gaza positioning, while Israel’s embassy issued a rare rebuke to Labor’s draft platform ahead of its conference. Regional Diplomacy: Egypt and Jordan urged an immediate halt to military actions tied to Iran-related escalation, while also pressing for Gaza humanitarian access under the US plan. EU-Gulf Talks: The EU seeks a broad strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia, linking cooperation to energy and support for a two-state path. Humanitarian/Detention: A Palestinian journalist was barred from al-Aqsa after an exclusion order, as access restrictions tighten around the holy site. Economy in the West Bank: A cash crisis is disrupting West Bank banking as banks run out of space to store shekels, worsening everyday business activity.