Lebanon Front: Israel’s offensive widened after troops took Beaufort Castle and the surrounding ridge, with Netanyahu calling it a “dramatic shift,” as fighting continued despite a ceasefire and Hezbollah struck back with drones and rockets. Ceasefire Diplomacy: The US, via Secretary of State Marco Rubio, pushed a phased de-escalation idea—Hezbollah halts attacks first while Israel refrains from escalation in Beirut—while talks are set to intensify Tuesday. Airstrike Toll: Lebanese officials reported an Israeli strike on Deir al-Zahrani killed eight (including three women) and injured 19, underscoring civilian harm amid renewed shelling. International Pressure: France and others urged emergency UN action over the escalation; Qatar condemned the ground incursion and civilian targeting as violations of international law. West Bank & Legal/Justice: Israel’s court revoked citizenship of a Cuban man over a purported sham marriage, while Palestinian groups again pressed for accountability over alleged sexual violence in detention. Regional Spillover: The US and Iran traded strikes tied to drone incidents, while oil prices jumped as markets priced in broader Middle East risk. Public Life/UK: Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker said the UK barred them over Israel-related remarks, fueling free-speech and political backlash debates.