Iran-Israel Ceasefire Pause: After trading fire for the first time since April, Israel and Iran said they are halting direct strikes for now, with both warning retaliation if Lebanon-related attacks continue—while Trump pushes a broader West Asia deal. Lebanon Evacuation Orders: Israel issued a forced evacuation order for Tyre residents, citing Hezbollah ceasefire violations and warning of “forceful” action. US-Backed Diplomacy vs. Friction: US officials and Vice President JD Vance framed the emerging Iran track as a US priority “home run,” even as reports highlight a growing US-Israel split over how far Israel should go. US Security Shock: A US Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz; Trump said the pilots were “fine.” Defense Tech Ties: Proposed US-Israel defense bills would deepen cooperation in AI, intelligence and cybersecurity, drawing warnings about tighter US alignment. AI in Israeli Warfare: A report says Israel has expanded AI-controlled drones for intelligence and strike missions with reduced real-time human oversight. Domestic/Legal Tech: Separate from the region, Israel’s courts are also in the AI conversation as governments elsewhere roll out “legal assistants” to cut backlogs. Sports Boycott Pressure: Ireland’s Israel fixtures face legal threats of judicial review and calls for boycott.