Gaza Under Ceasefire Violations: Israel killed 2 Palestinians and injured 24 others in Gaza strikes, including a drone attack on beachgoers at Gaza City’s fishermen’s port. Human Impact in Gaza: A report highlights Gaza’s deaf survivors facing hearing loss as bombardment, displacement, and medical collapse leave thousands struggling to communicate and live normally. Prisoners’ Rights & Sexual Violence: A Palestinian prisoner advocacy group welcomed a UN report verifying sexual violence cases against detainees, calling them systematic tools of repression. Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Hamas blamed Gaza mediator Nikolay Mladenov for escalation while saying talks with mediators continue toward implementing the ceasefire phases. Al-Aqsa Tensions: The UAE condemned settlers entering Al-Aqsa courtyards under police protection and the raising of the Israeli flag, urging respect for the site’s status quo. Culture & Community: Qatar National Library announced a June program mixing family learning, open-access publishing guidance, and a “Keys to Palestine” heritage series. Lifestyle Spotlight: In London, a Lebanese brasserie concept opens in a restored 1930s bank, bringing Lebanese home cooking and community flavors to Notting Hill. UK Speech & Activism: Young Turks founder Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say they were banned from the UK over anti-Israel rhetoric. Lebanon Escalation: Israel captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon in its deepest incursion in 26 years, intensifying the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.