West Bank Siege Under Fire: UN and US officials condemned Israeli settler blockades of Palestinian homes in Qusra, with families reporting cut water and electricity and activists trying to deliver supplies as Israeli forces struggled to end the standoff. Administrative Detention: Israel renewed administrative detention orders for 69 Palestinians in the West Bank, citing “secret files,” as rights groups warn the practice is escalating. Settlement Expansion & Annexation Push: Reports describe a broad acceleration of settlement building, land seizures, and outpost-linked annexation plans, including water diversion disputes in the Jordan Valley. Gaza Security & Strikes: Israel renewed strikes against Hamas leaders after a lull, while Gaza’s police chief was killed in an airstrike amid continued pressure on ceasefire talks. US-Israel Iran Intel Clash: US intelligence agencies reportedly gave “low confidence” to Israeli warnings about alleged Iranian plots to assassinate Trump, including a Turkey “plane swap” episode where the CIA couldn’t verify key claims. Iran Military Recovery Watch: Israeli officials say Iran is rebuilding faster than expected, focusing on missile production and reopening underground facilities, raising concerns for 2027–2028. Diplomacy Track: Jared Kushner is expected to visit Israel next week with Board of Peace envoy Nikolay Mladenov to push forward the Gaza plan, while UN and Palestinian officials blame international actors for undermining agreements. Israel-UK Rift: Netanyahu’s “Islamic Republic of Britain” remark deepened tensions with Labour in London, as Israel faces growing international scrutiny over Gaza policy. BRICS Signal: Iran’s President Pezeshkian is set to travel to India for the September BRICS summit, underscoring Tehran’s push for broader diplomatic leverage.