UN Diplomacy & Syria: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told the UN General Assembly that the Golan Heights are Syrian land, rejecting Colombia’s recognition of Israel’s sovereignty and warning Israel’s moves will be stopped; Israel’s defense minister Israel Katz hit back, saying Israel won’t withdraw from Mount Hermon or a security zone. West Bank Violence: The son of Israel’s US ambassador was critically injured in a car-ramming attack near a West Bank checkpoint; separately, Israeli bulldozers uprooted Palestinian olive trees ahead of the harvest. Iran-US Tensions & Energy Markets: Iran’s president vowed Tehran would never surrender as Trump warned of “annihilation,” while oil prices jumped and Wall Street slid on rising Treasury yields and renewed Middle East risk. US Policy on Settlements: US lawmakers moved to seek sanctions tied to Israel’s E1 West Bank settlement plan, arguing it threatens future Palestinian statehood. Regional Security: Britain said it is sending a “purely defensive” RAF Voyager to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi pressure, aiming to prevent Red Sea escalation. Local Impact Beyond the Region: A Yom Kippur synagogue shooting in Ontario left a police officer critically injured, as antisemitism concerns intensify. Qatar & Culture: Qatar Tourism announced the 22nd Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition with 500+ brands. Israel-Hamas Aftermath Funding: Gal Gadot’s Genesis Prize expanded into $3m for Israeli trauma and mental health care NGOs.