Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Israeli strikes killed at least four Palestinians, including two children, as mediators reported “positive” talks with Hamas in Egypt toward full implementation of a US-brokered roadmap to disarm and remove weapons infrastructure. West Bank Settler Violence: The UN warned settler attacks hit an all-time high, with 18 Palestinians killed so far this year, after Israeli security cabinet funding for new settlements. Lebanon Diplomacy: Speaker Nabih Berri spoke with French President Macron, urging urgent international pressure for Israel to stop its war on Lebanon and withdraw to the international border, while calling for Lebanese Army deployment and reconstruction. ICC Arrest Threat: Netanyahu told Fox he has “special forces” ready if an ICC warrant is enforced and said he will still travel to New York in September. US-Israel Politics: A report says Netanyahu met US officials and pro-Israel groups in Washington, while another story highlights Democratic support for Israel eroding amid Gaza and Iran tensions. Defense & Tech: Israel is exploring cheaper long-range cruise missiles to reduce reliance on US jets, and reopened naval helicopter Squadron 193 with new Sikorsky SH-60F Seahawks. International Arms Scrutiny: Amnesty says India authorized thousands of arms shipments to Israel since 2023, raising risks of complicity in Gaza.