Gaza Ceasefire Diplomacy: Jared Kushner met Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt as the US pushes a 15-point “Board of Peace” roadmap for a second phase, while Hamas again urged mediators to “compel” Israel to halt killings and approve implementation. Regional Pressure on Israel: Foreign ministers from UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt condemned Israel’s rejection of the roadmap and Palestinian statehood, saying Israel is obstructing peace efforts. West Bank Escalation: Israeli forces and settlers kept up raids and attacks, including a Qusra siege that trapped families, plus arrests and road closures; UNRWA also alleged municipal takeover of agency buildings in East Jerusalem. Lebanon Front: Israel reportedly prepared for days of fighting as strikes continued in southern Lebanon, with Hezbollah and Lebanese officials warning of escalation and violations of international law. Far-Right Shockwave: Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir faced sharp backlash after calling for nightly killing of “30 to 40” people in Gaza, prompting condemnation from Jewish leaders abroad. Local Politics & Governance: Likud threatened legal action over Fly&Vote, alleging election-law violations; Arab Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad registered a new party ahead of elections. Israel in the World: US reaffirmed support for a Lebanon border security process that hinges on Hezbollah disarmament, while experts in Israel warned Trump’s vaccine overhaul could affect local public health policy.