Gaza Ceasefire in Name Only: Israeli strikes killed at least nine Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, including five members of one family, as medics and civil defense reported apartment bombings and wounded civilians; the attacks continued despite a US-brokered truce, while indirect talks for the next phase—disarmament and withdrawals—remain deadlocked. UN Security Council Pressure: The UN Security Council is set for a closed-door consultation on “the Palestinian question,” requested by Bahrain with broad support, after a letter from Palestine warned Israel is consolidating annexation through measures in both the West Bank and Gaza. West Bank Settlement Push: Israel approved planning for 2,162 new settlement homes across the occupied West Bank, drawing fresh condemnation over legality and the threat to Palestinian statehood. Lebanon Border Tensions: Israel and Lebanon agreed to a conditional ceasefire tied to Hezbollah’s complete cessation of fire and withdrawal from areas south of the Litani River, even as strikes continued. NHS Political Badge Rule: A UK antisemitism review head said NHS staff should not wear political badges while in uniform, adding fuel to the debate over Palestine solidarity and workplace neutrality. Football Under Occupation: A new interview highlights how Palestinian players face travel restrictions and detentions, and how football has become a banner for national identity and resistance.