Gaza Humanitarian Pressure: UN aid chief Tom Fletcher told the UN Security Council that Gaza’s crisis is still severe after the ceasefire, urging the opening of all crossings and lifting Israeli restrictions on essentials like fuel and medical supplies. West Bank Mosque Attacks: UAE and seven Islamic states condemned escalating settler violence, including arson attacks on mosques north of Ramallah, calling it a breach of international law and demanding accountability. Diplomatic Rift Over Apartheid Claim: Israel’s FM Gideon Saar cut all contact with EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas after a reported comparison to South Africa’s apartheid, while the EU urged dialogue and reiterated condemnation of settlements. Hamas Internal Politics: Hamas moved to fast-track elections for a new political bureau chief to project unity amid ongoing ceasefire talks and Israeli operations. IRGC Cross-Border Tactics: Reuters reported the IRGC set up secret cells in Iraq to carry out drone attacks on Gulf states hosting US forces, bypassing existing militia networks. Legal/Protest Fallout in UK: A hung jury ended the trial of four pro-Palestine protesters accused of criminal damage at a Wolverhampton factory. UN Rights Watch: A new UN report said nearly 25,000 children faced record violations last year, with government forces the main perpetrators for the first time.