Arab League/AU/OIC Condemn Israel’s Annexation: Arab League chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit, AU head Mahmoud Ali Youssef and OIC secretary-general Hissein Brahim Taha jointly rejected Israel’s E1 settlement plan and the forced displacement of Khan al-Ahmar, calling it a breach of international law and warning it could derail a two-state path. UN Genocide Inquiry: A UN independent commission says Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, including after ceasefire talks began, and Israel dismissed the findings as a “sham.” US-Iran Diplomacy vs Israel’s Lebanon Red Lines: Lebanon and Israel discussed a US-backed “pilot” handover of parts of southern territory to the Lebanese army, while Israel’s leaders signaled they won’t withdraw fully even as Iran and the US claim progress in Switzerland. Hormuz Supply Eases: Strait of Hormuz traffic improved as stranded tankers exited; UAE exports reportedly rebounded to about 85% of prewar levels, helping push oil prices lower. Iran Signals Regional Security Role: Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Middle East security should be handled by regional states, not outside powers. Saudi Opens Foreign Property Portal: Saudi Arabia’s REGA began accepting applications for foreigners to buy property via its Saudi Properties portal under the new law. Iraq: Antiquities and Crackdown: Iraq announced a 7th-century BC Assyrian stele at Nineveh’s Bab Shams; meanwhile the Sunni Endowment sued a TV analyst over alleged sectarian incitement. Turkey Counter-IS: Turkish police killed an alleged IS suspect in Ankara during an operation. New York Primaries Turn on Israel: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates swept congressional primaries, with Israel policy a defining issue for Democratic voters.