West Bank Violence: Portugal’s foreign minister Paulo Rangel condemned escalating violence in the occupied West Bank, urging “maximum restraint” and warning that settler violence and settlement expansion violate international law and threaten a sustainable two-state peace. UN/On-the-ground: The condemnation came as Israeli forces carried out overnight raids and detentions in Nablus-area villages, amid renewed fears of wider escalation. Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: In Gaza, a priest in Holy Family Church said shortages of fuel, transport and basics have pushed the crisis “beyond disastrous,” with people turning to improvised fuel made from recycled plastic and nylon. Climate-Resilient Farming: Israeli and Palestinian researchers developed a new wheat line, “Ufuq,” designed to better handle heat and drought, supported by Dutch funding. Food Security & Water Stress: India urged the UN Security Council not to let Strait of Hormuz tensions distract from Gaza’s dire humanitarian crisis, while broader regional instability continues to raise pressure on civilian life and infrastructure. Education Under Fire: The Palestinian Al-Ahrar Movement called for education to be a top priority in any future Gaza administration, urging urgent school rehabilitation and safe conditions for students. Heritage Under Threat: UNESCO inscribed 25 new World Heritage sites, including additions tied to conflict-affected regions, with several placed on the World Heritage in Danger list.