Israel-Lebanon Border Talks: Israel says “pilot zones” for safe areas in southern Lebanon have started, with US and Lebanese forces coordinating as Hezbollah disarmament and Israeli withdrawal plans move from paper to ground. Middle East Travel Risk: Yemen’s Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, threatening shipping through Bab al-Mandeb and adding pressure to already strained Red Sea and Hormuz routes—bad news for regional travel and fuel prices. US-Iran Escalation: The US carried out another wave of strikes on Iran after a US service member was killed; Iran retaliated with attacks on US allies Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, while mediators discussed possible de-escalation steps. Tourism & Security: Italy’s Jewish community condemned online forms that urged people to report Israeli citizens and Italian Jews in tourist areas; the forms were removed after intervention. Netanyahu Visit Politics: Trump said Netanyahu “will not be arrested” in the US despite NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani weighing legal options tied to an ICC warrant. Aviation Disruption: UK authorities investigated an Israir aircraft incident at London Luton after a service vehicle damaged the plane, stranding about 300 passengers. Gaza Ceasefire Friction: Reports claim continued Israeli strikes and high ceasefire-violation counts, with limited aid deliveries and restricted Rafah movement.