US–Israel Aid Fight: A House effort to cut $3.3bn in annual military aid to Israel collapsed after bipartisan opposition, underscoring a sharp shift in US public opinion and intensifying pressure on Democrats. West Bank Settlement Funding: Israel’s security cabinet approved $434m (1.3bn shekels) for 34 new settlements, adding roads and deepening international friction. EU Trade Pressure: Germany says any EU boycott or tougher trade terms on settlement goods need unanimity, making action harder as the bloc debates curbs. Moody’s Credit View: Moody’s kept Israel’s rating at Baa1 with a stable outlook, citing strong macro data but warning decisions may wait for election and geopolitical clarity. Defense Tech Orders: Maris-Tech won repeat defense orders for edge-based observation systems, signaling continued demand for compact real-time situational awareness. Chip Investment: Japan will subsidize Tower Semiconductor with up to 159bn yen to expand capacity, while Intel’s major Ireland expansion highlights the broader shift of AI supply chains. Iran War Fallout: ECB policymaker Martin Kocher said there are no second-round eurozone effects yet, but inflation risks from the Middle East conflict remain under watch. Security & Courts: An IDF soldier got five years for spying for Iran, while human rights groups sued over Trump-era sanctions targeting ICC-related advocacy. Sports Diplomacy: Ireland’s FAI is set to play Israel in Nations League fixtures, drawing backlash over “sportwashing” and potential financial fallout. Gaza Governance: Hamas’s dissolution of its civilian administration is said to change little on the ground, with services still routed through Hamas-run institutions.