Gaza Peace Deadlock: Israel’s Netanyahu rejected Trump’s 15-point Gaza roadmap, saying the IDF won’t withdraw until Hamas is “genuinely” disarmed, while Hamas has only hedged in principle. Iran-US Strait of Hormuz Tensions: Iran’s top negotiator accused Trump of “theater diplomacy” after the US said it paused a major strike and claimed talks were close; Iran also says Hormuz won’t reopen until US demands are met, even as an Iran-Oman channel is discussed. Security Shake-Up in Tehran: Mohsen Rezaei was appointed secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, signaling a hard-line consolidation amid the war. Regional Trade vs Competing Corridors: Iraq’s Grand Faw Port push is being undercut by Baghdad’s own rail links to Iranian and Kuwaiti ports, raising questions about the “gateway to Europe” plan. Egypt Development Spotlight: Qatari Diar launched phase one of the $29.7bn Alam Al Roum coastal project on Egypt’s North Coast, with handover targeted for 2030. Human Rights in Gaza: A rights monitor warned Israel is crippling Gaza’s transport and storage system, pushing the Strip toward famine risk. Palestinian Prisoner Death: The Palestinian Al-Ahrar Movement called the death in Israeli custody of Gaza prisoner Ihab Diab a “full-fledged crime,” demanding an independent probe.