Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Fallout: Hezbollah rejected a US-backed truce, insisting on a comprehensive halt and Israeli withdrawal, while Israel’s defense minister said operations won’t stop and troops won’t withdraw—keeping pressure on Washington’s push to de-escalate and link any Lebanon deal to Iran talks. Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: Palestinian health officials said multiple Gaza hospitals are severely damaged or out of service, with insecurity and access limits blocking civilians from reaching care. US-Iran Negotiations Stumble: Iran and the US trade upbeat and harsh signals as a key sticking point remains Iran’s frozen assets; Trump also attacked a House vote to limit war powers, calling it “unpatriotic.” Kuwait Strike Dispute: Iran denied responsibility for an attack on Kuwait airport, while Kuwait and US officials condemned Iran’s aggression and discussed security coordination. Regional Diplomacy: Qatar’s PM spoke with France on mediation efforts covering Lebanon, Gaza and occupied territories; Egypt reiterated firm peace positions and condemned attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain. Israel Politics & Global Image: Ben-Gvir called the Lebanon ceasefire a “grave mistake,” and a Pew survey found broad unfavorable views of Israel and low confidence in Netanyahu across many countries. Egypt Aid & Health Cooperation: WFP and KOICA completed a $6m programme supporting refugees and host communities, while Egypt’s Grand Mufti met Malaysia on halal and fatwa cooperation.