Gaza Humanitarian Reality: Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians, including two children, even amid a so-called ceasefire, as families mourn the dead and bury remains recovered from rubble. UNRWA & Rights: UNRWA’s acting chief urged international action to protect Palestinians and sustain services as funding gaps and restrictions hit healthcare and education. West Bank Hunger & Land Loss: Hunger is surging in the West Bank as families lose access to grazing and livelihoods, deepening daily hardship. Jerusalem Holy Sites: Arab ministers condemned escalating Israeli violations at Al-Aqsa/Al-Haram Al-Sharif and called for stronger international pressure to preserve the city’s status quo. Culture & Film (Venice): Venice spotlighted Gaza through film initiatives and discussions, while a Venice gender-bias debate resurfaced as a lone woman director warned of industry backsliding. Music & Public Culture: Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” remarks at Ed Sheeran concerts sparked petitions and backlash, turning a pop tour into a culture-war flashpoint. Accountability & Evidence: A UN expert warned that Gaza rubble removal could erase evidence tied to alleged atrocity crimes. Branding Backlash: Adidas apologized after an amputee campaign featuring a former Israeli soldier drew boycott calls over Gaza-linked trauma. Diplomacy: OIC condemned Zionist plans to displace Palestinians from Gaza, calling them ethnic cleansing and a crime against humanity.