West Bank Security & Courts: Israeli forces expanded raids in West Bank refugee areas as journalists reported tighter restrictions and violence, while an IDF probe into a deadly July clash near Tell found settlers’ hike lacked required coordination and cited major response failures. Gaza Diplomacy: Netanyahu denied Israel agreed to the US-backed Gaza plan, saying it was a draft he rejected, as right-wing coalition pressure grows and the Security Cabinet vote was delayed. Lebanon Talks: Israel and Lebanon continued US-mediated Rome talks on withdrawal terms, but both sides remain split over Hezbollah disarmament and verification mechanisms. Banking & Markets: Bank of Israel is reportedly proposing US accounting standards for Israeli banks, potentially enabling Wall Street listings; separately, Bezeq posted Q2 results and declared a NIS 515m dividend. Immigration & Business: PIBA updated partner visa rules, allowing certain B1/A5 visas for up to two years, easing renewals for international couples. Tech & Construction: Buildots launched an AI “Intelligence Lab” to publish construction metrics and benchmarks using anonymized global data. Energy & Shipping: Oil prices slid after hopes for Hormuz progress; Houthi claims targeted Saudi tankers in the Red Sea. Politics With Economic Fallout: Israel’s High Court froze millions in coalition transfers over Knesset Finance Committee procedure flaws, affecting funding for Haredi institutions and settlement-related priorities.