Gaza Diplomacy Rift: Trump said his relationship with Netanyahu is “very good” even as Israel rejects the US-led 15-point Gaza roadmap, insisting any pullback requires Hamas “genuine disarmament,” widening the US-Israel alliance strain ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 election. Lebanon Talks: US-brokered Israel-Lebanon talks are set to resume in Rome in early September, with pilot zones and coordination work continuing despite political constraints and Hezbollah pressure. West Bank Land & Settlements: Israeli authorities ordered seizure of 2,224 dunums near Salfit for a communications/tower project and issued another order east of Qalqilya; Israel also declared Taybeh a “closed military zone,” restricting entry and raising fears for tourism and livelihoods. Human Rights & Media Pressure: Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor accused Israel of double standards on Gaza humanitarian reporting; UN experts warned Gaza remains unsafe despite a “ceasefire,” citing heavy July killings. Iran Leadership Shake-up: Iran’s supreme leader appointed six senior military commanders as Trump floated preference for diplomacy over escalation, while also demanding Iran compensation for US casualties. Israel Politics at Home: Likud is projected to lead in a new poll, and Netanyahu’s slate includes Oren Dobronsky after a controversy over prior comments about Trump.