Gaza Governance: Netanyahu vowed there will be “no Hamas rule in Gaza” as Israel marks three years since Oct. 7, while the post-war governance question remains unresolved in practice. Regional Health & Humanitarian Risk: UN Women warned an additional 11.7 million women and girls across 28 countries could face food insecurity by end-2026, with Lebanon’s female population projected to be hit hardest in the region. Lebanon Health Under Strain: Reports say Israeli bombardment has sparked wildfires in southern Lebanon, damaging woodland and agricultural areas—raising new risks for livelihoods and community health. Security & Medical Care: An IDF operational accident in southern Lebanon injured two service members; they were evacuated for treatment at Rambam. Terror Case in Israel: A Bar-Ilan University lecturer was indicted for allegedly planning mass terror attacks targeting Arab citizens and Palestinians, and sought house arrest, saying he has “exams to grade.” Humanitarian Capacity Building: Kuwait-backed medical efforts in Tanzania treated children with congenital heart defects and trained local pediatric cardiac teams. Public Health Lens: A separate Lebanon-focused UNICEF warning highlights child hunger amid conflict and displacement.