Gaza Humanitarian Access: UN chief António Guterres and UN envoy OCHA warn that Israel’s closure of Gaza crossings has halted aid inflows, leaving civilians without predictable access to essentials. Ceasefire Talks in Cairo: Mediators and Palestinian factions met in Cairo to push the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, with Turkish intelligence chief İbrahim Kalın joining discussions on a roadmap, governance, reconstruction, and an international force. Health Workers Detained: Gaza’s Health Ministry demanded the release of detained Red Crescent ambulance drivers, saying medics were stopped on a main highway while carrying out medical duties. West Bank Settler Violence: Reports say illegal Israeli settlers set a Palestinian vehicle on fire in the occupied West Bank, as settler attacks and demolitions continue. Italy vs Ben-Gvir: Italy opened an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over a video involving humiliating treatment of Gaza flotilla activists; Italy also summoned the Israeli ambassador for clarifications. Regional Escalation: Israel and Iran appeared to pause strikes after trading fire, but missiles and interceptions raised fresh fears of a wider regional war. Legal/Detention Spotlight (US): Lawyers for Salah Sarsour say his health is deteriorating in Indiana immigration detention and that religious freedoms are being denied.