Education & Human Capital: Malaysia’s UTM and Japan’s JICA signed an agreement to fund a six-year postgraduate engineering/science programme for 15–20 Palestinian students starting Oct. 2026, framing rebuilding as capacity-building, not just infrastructure. Faith & Community Life: A report spotlights Jerusalem’s Hebrew-speaking Catholics and the St James Vicariate’s pastoral work for a tiny community that prays in Hebrew. Culture & Peace Through Music: Pope Leo XIV joined an interfaith peace gathering with children from Israel and Palestine singing with Andrea Bocelli, highlighting music as a bridge across division. Gaza Daily Reality: Despite ceasefire talks, Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least four Palestinians including children, with reports of attacks on tents and homes in Khan Younis, Bureij, and Gaza City. Religious Sites Under Fire: Israel said it destroyed Gaza City’s Al-Muttaqin Mosque, claiming Hamas weapons use; Gaza officials condemned the attack as targeting worship. Settler Violence & Daily Survival (West Bank): Coverage from Masafer Yatta describes how expanding settlements and flags reshape shepherds’ routes, safety, and children’s futures. Heritage & Recognition: UNESCO added new conflict-hit heritage sites across the region, including Palestinian-linked listings that could offer cultural protection. Campus & Speech Tensions: A legal fight over antisemitism definitions and school enforcement continues, while another case backs Jewish students alleging unsafe campus conditions tied to pro-Palestinian activism.