US-Israel Aid Fight: The U.S. House nearly voted to cut $3.3B in annual military aid to Israel, but the effort collapsed after bipartisan opposition—another sign Gaza is reshaping Washington’s politics. Gaza Water Under Fire: As Gaza’s water crisis worsens, reports say Israel struck a water facility supplying thousands, killing and injuring workers and deepening humanitarian strain. West Bank Flashpoint: Rep. Ro Khanna says armed Israeli settlers with U.S.-made M4 rifles detained him during a West Bank visit; Israel’s military disputes the “detention” framing, while police arrested four settlers after a separate attack on a CNN crew. Iran Escalation & Oil Risk: The U.S. demanded Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Saturday amid rising threats; Iran’s supreme leader vowed revenge after his father’s killing, while mediators try to salvage a crumbling interim deal. Regional Power Play: Turkey is pushing a bigger role in Lebanon as direct Israel-Lebanon “pilot zone” talks move forward, with Hezbollah rejecting the framework. Tech & Defense Scrutiny: Elbit says its Tzayad system generated massive “real-time intel targets” across Gaza and Lebanon, drawing human-rights and expert backlash over automated targeting at scale. Domestic Politics in Israel: Reports say MK Dan Illouz is expected to leave Likud, joining other coalition critics amid disputes over haredi legislation. Gulf Business Hit: Saudi Arabia reportedly blocked or delayed payments to UAE accounts amid Riyadh-Abu Dhabi political tensions, raising fears for cross-border commerce.