Gaza & Ceasefire Fallout: Israel’s war on Gaza is still escalating even as a US-brokered ceasefire remains in place, with Israeli troops describing chaotic rules of engagement and strikes based on “a hunch,” while Gaza deaths and injuries continue to mount. Gaza Attacks & Eid Toll: On Eid al-Adha, Israeli strikes killed at least two Palestinians including a Gaza doctor, and more people were reported injured as shelling hit areas around Khan Younis and al-Bureij. UN Sexual Violence Blacklist: A UN official admitted she did not personally review the evidence before placing Israeli forces on a sexual-violence blacklist alongside Hamas, prompting Israel to freeze ties with the UN chief. Gaza Expansion Plan: Malaysia condemned Israel’s announced plan to seize and expand control over 70% of Gaza as illegal and a further blow to peace. West Bank Raids & Curfews: Israeli forces raided multiple West Bank areas and imposed/extended curfews, including a third day in Beit Ummar north of Hebron, with home searches, arrests, and blocked roads. Settler Violence: Settlers attacked Palestinian homes, vehicles, and farmland near Nablus, while additional injuries were reported in other West Bank incidents. EU Sanctions: The EU moved to sanction West Bank settler groups and individuals over violence and intimidation, using its human-rights sanctions framework. Lebanon Front: Israel-Lebanon fighting and negotiations continue amid regional pressure, with Israeli security officials criticizing Netanyahu’s Lebanon remarks as potentially endangering troops.