West Bank Siege & Humanitarian Pressure: The UN urged protection of civilians in the occupied Palestinian territories, citing families trapped in Qusra as aid teams delivered water, food, medicines and hygiene—while Israeli forces and settlers kept a tight grip on homes. US-Linked Property Dispute: Palestinian-American Loui Ridi returned to his Qusra home and confronted settlers, but was told the area was a closed military zone, underscoring how property seizures and access limits are reshaping risk for foreign residents and investors. Security & Governance Shift: Defense Minister Israel Katz said a plan will be presented within two weeks to transfer West Bank authority from the IDF to police, as Ben-Gvir praised the move and the enforcement shake-up faces scrutiny. Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Jared Kushner met Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Gaza, with “moderate optimism” but no firm commitment—US negotiators reportedly tying reconstruction to Hamas disarmament. Energy & Shipping Risk: A projectile damaged a vessel’s engine room while transiting the Strait of Hormuz; oil prices rose as Hormuz traffic stayed severely restricted and ceasefire hopes faded. Gulf Finance Compliance: Reuters reports Saudi Arabia tightened oversight on transfers to the UAE, delaying or returning funds—another sign of rising compliance friction in regional cross-border finance. Israel Tech & Cybersecurity: Allot launched a post-quantum communications consortium backed by the Israel Innovation Authority, aiming to future-proof networks against quantum threats.