Lebanon Humanitarian Crisis: The UN more than doubled its Lebanon aid appeal to nearly $640 million over six months as Israel’s war with Hezbollah drives repeated displacement and strains services. Israel-Hezbollah Escalation: Hezbollah rejected a US-brokered ceasefire as Israel warned it would strike and evacuate areas north of the Litani; strikes in Tyre killed at least seven despite the deal. Ceasefire Politics: Hezbollah called the agreement a “farce,” demanding full Israeli withdrawal, while Israel said it would keep operating in Lebanon. Iran Nuclear Oversight: The IAEA said it can’t inspect key Iranian sites or confirm uranium stockpile details due to war disruptions, with safeguards responsibilities “indispensable and urgent.” US-Iran War Powers: The US House approved a resolution to halt the Iran war, signaling growing congressional pushback as talks stall. Diplomacy Signals: Trump said he’d be “honored” to meet Iran’s new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, if a deal is reached, while insisting Iran must be barred from nuclear weapons. Gulf Energy & Security: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz should be jointly managed with Oman under international law, as attacks and shipping disruptions keep pressure on regional energy routes. Domestic Pressure in Israel: A poll showed Netanyahu’s support slipping in northern Israel amid Hezbollah rocket fire and anger over the Lebanon war.