Israel-Lebanon Front: Lebanese officials and firefighters accuse Israel of starting wildfires in southern Lebanon with flares and incendiary munitions, while separate reports say Israeli drones struck an ambulance team in Nabatieh and hit medical responders. West Bank Pressure: UN officials warn the West Bank is becoming an “emergency” as settlement expansion accelerates and settler violence rises; Israel also imposed a “closed military zone” around Taybeh and condemned reports of Israelis taking over Palestinian homes. Diplomacy Shift in Latin America: Venezuela and Israel agreed to restart consular services after 17 years, following earthquake-linked humanitarian contact, with both sides framing it as a practical bridge for citizens. Golan Heights Fallout: Colombia’s recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan drew condemnation from Qatar, Turkey, Syria, and others. Iran Threat & US Politics: A report says Israel warned the US about an Iranian plot against Trump’s Air Force One, prompting a secret change of aircraft; meanwhile, Trump acknowledged waning pro-Israel lobby influence in Washington. Domestic/Community Tensions: In New York, rabbis met Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his Israel messaging amid rising antisemitism concerns. Wildlife & Crime: Two lion cubs rescued from trafficking into Israel were released into a South Africa sanctuary.