Iran War Escalation: The U.S. launched a second straight round of strikes on Iran, hitting “multiple targets” as Trump warned Tehran would “pay the price” over stalled talks, after an earlier helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz triggered demands for retaliation. US-Israel Friction: JD Vance said Washington and Netanyahu won’t always be “on the same page” and that the U.S. will choose its own interests when they diverge. Lebanon Front: Netanyahu and Herzog pushed direct appeals to Lebanese people to reject Hezbollah, while Lebanon reported continued Israeli strikes and deaths despite a shaky ceasefire. West Bank Politics & Law: Amnesty renewed “ethnic cleansing” accusations tied to annexation, as East Jerusalem demolitions and evictions intensified. Settlements Funding: Israel’s cabinet is set to approve $350m for 61 new settlement units, amid international pressure and sanctions on networks financing settler violence. Knesset Oversight Shift: The Knesset passed a law moving internal police investigations under the Justice Ministry, raising independence concerns. Diplomatic Clash: Erdogan warned Israel’s actions threaten Turkey, prompting Netanyahu’s sharp rebuttal. Courtroom Update: Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is set to appear before Israel’s Supreme Court after 17 months detained without charge. International Peace Push: UK, Australia, and Canada launched a new International Peace Fund for Israeli-Palestinian peacebuilding. Campus/Legal Fallout (US): U.S. DOJ indicted eight tied to University of Michigan over an alleged anti-Israel intimidation plot.