West Bank Humanitarian Alarm: Amnesty and Oxfam say Israel’s West Bank campaign is escalating, with Amnesty alleging state-led ethnic cleansing and Oxfam citing sharp rises in killings and displacement since 2023. Markets & Energy Shock: Oil slid toward a three-month low as hopes for a US-Iran deal eased Strait of Hormuz fears, lifting stocks, while the World Bank cut global growth to 2.5% and warned of a deeper slowdown if disruptions persist. Diplomacy vs. Friction: Reports say Trump abruptly paused planned Iran strikes, while Israel says any US-Iran deal must include limits on enriched material and missiles—keeping Israel central to negotiations. EU/UK Pressure on Settlements: UK, Australia and Canada launched a $4.2m peace fund, as rights groups push for tougher sanctions tied to settlement violence. Cross-border Business Moves: Cyprus, Greece, Israel and the US agreed a roadmap to expand Eastern Mediterranean energy cooperation, including cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Press Freedom Clash: Israel deported a French journalist after entry was denied, drawing renewed international scrutiny. Tech & Defense: A report claims Israel is expanding AI-controlled drones for intelligence and strike missions. Immigration & Labor: Israel plans to relocate the remaining Bnei Menashe community from India over four years, while India’s Madhya Pradesh opened recruitment for caregiving jobs in Israel.