Global Growth Hit by Iran War: The World Bank warns global growth may slow to 2.5% in 2026 (down from 2.9% in 2025), with energy, food and shipping disruptions from the US-Iran conflict dragging markets and raising inflation and food insecurity. Energy/Trade Corridors: Turkey and Saudi Arabia are reportedly pushing an overland Gulf-to-Europe corridor via Syria and Jordan that could bypass Israel and challenge the India-Middle East-Europe route. Regional Energy Cooperation: Israel, Greece, Cyprus and the US launched the East Med Energy Center to boost energy security, tech and cyber protection for critical infrastructure. AI and Elections: Israeli startup Chatoptic says some voters are consulting chatbots before elections and mapped how leading AI models “recommend” parties across Israeli voter personas. London Settlement Property Clash: London Mayor Sadiq Khan backed calls to ban a “Great Israeli Real Estate” event tied to West Bank settlement listings, saying such sales are illegal under international law. UNRWA Under Fire: Countries at the UN Security Council condemned Israel’s moves against UNRWA, citing an “unprecedented campaign” and the impact on aid operations. West Bank Pressure on Livelihoods: Reports describe intensified bulldozing and olive-tree uprooting around Marda as settlement expansion tightens access and threatens farmland. Israel-Linked Defense Activism in UK: Four Palestine Action activists were jailed for a Bristol Elbit Systems raid, with the court treating the disruption as terrorism-related due to intent to halt production. Gaza Humanitarian Risk: UN OCHA says civilians and civilian infrastructure in Gaza remain at risk from strikes, while water and sanitation access is increasingly restricted.