Turkey-NATO Security Crackdown: Ahead of the July 7-8 NATO summit in Ankara, Türkiye has arrested 225 people in a sweeping security drive, imposed a two-week ban on public gatherings, and tightened restrictions on expression and assembly. UNRWA Funding Crisis: UN chief António Guterres warned UNRWA is nearing a breaking point, urging countries to close a $100m funding gap as restrictions and smear campaigns undermine operations. Israel-Lebanon Tensions: Netanyahu toured Israel’s southern Lebanon security zone, vowing not to withdraw while Hezbollah remains armed, as the Israel-Lebanon framework faces backlash and fears of renewed escalation. Israel’s Air Defense Upgrade: Israel says it tested the upgraded Iron Dome integrated with the Iron Beam laser system, aiming to better handle high-volume missile and drone salvos. Iran Accountability Push: Iran’s envoy marked the Sardasht chemical bombing by calling for accountability for Western firms that supplied technology to Saddam’s regime. Pakistan-India Border Row: Pakistan rejected India’s claims over “targeted actions” in Afghanistan, accusing New Delhi of aiding terrorist groups and violating UN sanctions. US-Iran Deal Human Rights Debate: UN rights expert Mai Sato criticized the US-Iran MoU for sidelining human rights and leaving Iranians without accountability.