Gaza Christian funeral: A Christian mother and daughter, Maisa Abu Dawoud and Mary, were laid to rest at Saint Porphyrius Church in Gaza City after an Israeli airstrike killed them, with church leaders calling for an end to bombardment and protection for civilians. West Bank raids & arrests: Israeli forces demolished a memorial at Birzeit University and detained 12 Palestinians in separate raids across the West Bank, including children, as olive harvesters and homes faced repeated attacks. Education under siege: Gaza’s education system is taking another hit, with reports of heavy teacher losses and UNRWA saying nearly 97,000 students are enrolled in education centers—while medics warn children are arriving with complex injuries. Culture & solidarity in Europe: France’s secondary school youth protests are linking crumbling public education to anti-racism and solidarity with Palestine, while Ireland’s Palestine solidarity campaign plans a major Gaza anniversary march in Derry. Politics & identity debates abroad: The UK Green Party’s “Zionism is racism” vote sparks backlash, including Israel banning Green leader Zack Polanski, as debates over Palestine, racism, and free expression intensify. Media & memory: A new book, Dana Mashoian Walrath’s “The Book of Genocides,” connects multiple atrocities across centuries—including Gaza—through visual storytelling.