Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Türkiye, Egypt, and Qatar issued a joint statement condemning ongoing Israeli strikes across Gaza, warning that attacks on hospitals and civilian areas breach international humanitarian law and could derail ceasefire talks. Holy Land Livelihoods: The Latin Patriarchate says emergency relief alone won’t secure the future for Christians in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and West Bank and Gaza villages, citing movement restrictions, permit cancellations, and a 54% unemployment rate that is pushing families to consider leaving. Climate & Peace Angle: EcoPeace Middle East argues the region’s water scarcity and extreme heat make climate resilience a shared peace project, calling for cross-border renewable energy and water solutions to reduce conflict incentives. Food Security Pressure: UN officials urged the Security Council to act before conflict-driven hunger turns into famine, pointing to the Security Council’s starvation-of-civilians resolution and the need to protect humanitarian access. Regional Waterway Risk: Qatar and regional powers sought an off-ramp from the Iran war as another tanker attack was reported in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside talks on safer shipping lanes and mine clearance. Gaza Children’s Cost of Play: A report from Gaza shows toys and even kites have become unaffordable, with children learning prices and fear replacing normal play. UN Future in Question: UN officials warned that US moves to cut funding and pull out of bodies are raising doubts about the world body’s future, including questions about UN headquarters and member-state control. Israel-Linked Militia Claims: Haaretz revisited allegations of Palestinian militias operating in Israeli-controlled Gaza areas with weapons and protection tied to Israeli authorities. Academic Pressure in the US: The Trump administration warned universities that internship work authorizations for international students may be restricted, with schools pausing applications—an issue that also affects Gaza-linked scholars and researchers.