US-Iran MoU and Israel’s Lebanon stance: As Washington and Tehran move toward a formal framework to end fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Israel is publicly signaling it will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, with Defense Minister Israel Katz and PM Netanyahu insisting “security zones” will remain and operations against Hezbollah will continue. Lebanon battlefield despite deal: Hezbollah says it repelled an Israeli “advance” near Kfar Tebnit with rockets and drones, while UNIFIL reported fewer clashes overall but still logged Israeli airspace violations and strikes, including deadly attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs. Diplomatic clash over terms: Iran’s foreign minister claims the war’s end includes ending Israel’s occupation of Lebanon, while Israel rejects that interpretation and says it is not bound by the MoU’s Lebanon clause. Domestic Israeli reaction: Israeli public mood is described as bleak and angry, with politicians across the spectrum calling the emerging deal a strategic failure and warning it leaves key security concerns unaddressed. Legal and cyber front: Meta moves in US court against NSO over alleged violations of an injunction tied to WhatsApp targeting. Human rights scrutiny: Australia launches investigations into allegations of sexual abuse and torture of Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel. Global politics via sports: Iran’s World Cup opener in Los Angeles drew protests and political tension, underscoring how the Iran-Israel conflict is spilling into public life.