The UN says Israeli airstrikes, shelling, and other attacks in Gaza surged last week, with more than 300 incidents causing mass casualties. Amid ongoing Israeli attacks, U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff announces advance to “phase two” in the framework for Gaza’s governance. The Palestinian Authority backs Gaza’s technocratic committee implemented by U.S. planners. Israeli raid on Shuafat camp destroys food and abducts residents. Iran’s foreign minister discusses diplomacy and tweets on Fox News. India–Iran rice trade stalls. President Donald Trump casts doubt on Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi’s prospects. U.S. to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries. Federal agent shoots a man in Minneapolis amid ongoing ICE protests. Trump and acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez tout positive diplomatic call, as U.S. sells first Venezuelan oil cargo. A newly released Justice Department memo cites calls from Venezuela’s opposition to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Judge orders Ohio State University to reinstate student punished over pro-Palestinian speech. ICE expands sniper and tactical training with private contractors after budget spikes. Fighting in Sudan’s Blue Nile risks regional spillover, as the Sudanese Army says it repelled a Rapid Support Forces attack near Kadugli. Sudan peace talks resume in Cairo amid deepening war. First humanitarian aid reaches El Fasher after 18 months. Starlink cuts the internet in Uganda as polls open. Syrian army opens evacuation corridor east of Aleppo ahead of possible offensive. Separatist attack kills 14, including seven children, in Cameroon’s northwest. Clashes with MPRD rebels kill at least six in southern Chad. Cambodia warns Thai troop presence threatens fragile border truce. Azerbaijan releases four Armenian prisoners in sign of easing tensions. Three Palestine Action prisoners end hunger strike after the UK government declined to award a £2 billion military training contract to Elbit Systems.