Israel-Gaza Security: Israeli soldiers accused of looting from Palestinians returning to Gaza as new inspections slow crossings near Rafah. US-Israel Military Ties: Congress blocks an amendment aimed at stopping deeper integration of U.S. and Israeli militaries, keeping defense cooperation on track. Iran-Israel Escalation: Iran’s foreign minister warns of a powerful response after Israel’s Katz said Iran’s leadership was “marked for death,” as diplomacy via Doha remains fragile. Oil & Hormuz: Saudi Aramco makes rare spot crude sales to Asian buyers as Gulf shipments recover; oil prices swing with the latest Iran-US talks and Hormuz transit updates. Syria Post-Assad Politics: Syria’s first post-Assad parliament takes shape with 70 lawmakers named, with the inaugural session set for Monday. Turkey-NATO Security: Türkiye warns of fake NATO summit posts targeting public workers and tightens security ahead of the summit. Turkey Domestic Politics: CHP removes provincial officials in 26 provinces amid internal restructuring. Iraq Anti-Corruption: Iraq’s new PM signals wider anti-graft action after raids and arrests, including major cash seizures linked to oil officials. Israel Domestic Violence: Three people killed in separate attacks across Israel, including the stabbing of a well-known rabbi in Netanya. Regional Diplomacy: Israel’s defense chief pushes a broader alliance stretching from India through the UAE to Greece and Cyprus.