Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 12 Palestinians since dawn, including four children, with reports of families hit in apartment and vehicle attacks despite a ceasefire. War Crimes Concerns: The UN says escalating attacks are raising fresh alarms about ongoing war crimes, noting verified deaths of hundreds of Palestinians and dozens killed in days of intensified shelling. Health & Water Collapse: Gaza’s displacement camps are facing a worsening health emergency, including a chickenpox surge and a sharp rise in miscarriages (4,000 in H1), blamed on overcrowding, unsafe conditions, and shortages of medicines and hygiene supplies. Education Under Siege: A rights monitor says nearly 700,000 Gaza students have been denied education for almost three years as most schools are damaged or used as shelters. Culture & Identity Through Football: Palestinians in Toronto held a Palestinian Football Exhibition using jerseys, photos, and memorial shoes to highlight players killed under occupation and call for “Kick Israel out of FIFA.” Territory Hardening: Satellite imagery and reporting say Israel is building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, deepening the division of the Strip. Protest & Free Expression: In the U.S., a federal appeals court overturned a ruling that would have freed pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, reopening the possibility of re-arrest.