Gaza Expansion Clash: The UN says “100% of Gaza” must be for Palestinians and urges Israel to pull back from its occupation, after Netanyahu said Israel controls about 60% and aims for 70%, warning the move will deepen child suffering. Lebanon War Escalation: As Israel pushes deeper into southern Lebanon and keeps heavy bombardment, Lebanese officials report 11 killed in Tyre strikes and thousands displaced; at the Pentagon, Israel and Lebanon military delegations held “productive” talks but no ceasefire deal. UN Sexual Violence Blacklist: The UN added Israel and Russia to a conflict-related sexual violence blacklist, citing verified cases in 2025; Israel froze ties with UN chief Guterres, while the US called the UN move “ridiculous.” Diplomacy Under Pressure: US Sec. of State Marco Rubio praised Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s push for talks with Israel, while Aoun said a ceasefire is the essential first step. Israel Fixtures Protests: Ireland’s Israel-related matches face growing internal pressure after fan protests disrupted a friendly, with players and coaches weighing possible statements and boycott options. Pakistan Recognition Question: Rubio and Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar left a Washington meeting without answering a reporter’s “Will Pakistan recognise Israel?” question, with Dar reiterating Pakistan’s stance tied to a Palestinian state.