An international report describes the situation in Gaza as a "global shame" with the worst humanitarian crisis in modern history, an Israeli military campaign causing over 63,000 deaths and about 160,000 injuries amid widespread destruction and mass displacement.

Palestinians face Israel's plan to annex most of the West Bank amid clear Israeli and U.S. rejection of a Palestinian state, with calls for Palestinian and Arab cooperation to confront the project.

Turkish President Erdogan condemned the crimes committed by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Palestine, calling him a tyrant. He emphasized that half of the Islamic nation's hearts are with Gaza, Palestine, Yemen, Sudan, and Afghanistan amid ongoing suffering.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's request to visit Israel, conditioning it on reversing recognition of the Palestinian state. Meanwhile, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich plans to impose Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank amid mixed international reactions.

The UAE warned Israel that annexing the West Bank is a "red line" that would end regional integration and threaten the Abraham Accords, reaffirming commitment to the two-state solution. Palestine and Jordan condemned annexation calls, while Trump urged Hamas to release hostages to end the Gaza war.

Israel has deepened its incursion into Gaza neighborhoods and announced the second phase of 'Operation Gideon Vehicles,' while the Al-Qassam Brigades launched 'Moses' Staff' operations in response. The bombardment killed 53 Palestinians and displaced thousands. In Jerusalem, protesters set fire near Prime Minister Netanyahu's home demanding a prisoner exchange deal.

A Palestinian man was killed during an Israeli forces raid on Balata camp near Nablus. The Israeli Shin Bet security agency claimed to have thwarted an assassination attempt on far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The US ambassador warned of a potential economic collapse in the West Bank that could trigger violent escalation.

The Presidents of China, Russia, and North Korea met in a military parade that alarmed the United States, which accused the three leaders of conspiring against it, while Russia denied any conspiracy.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss strategic cooperation and reaffirm the "two-state solution" as the foundation for comprehensive and just peace in the Middle East.

Sir Liam Fox emphasized at the 5th Trends Conference that water security is the biggest challenge of the 21st century, noting high water consumption rates in GCC countries compared to Europe and the importance of innovation in addressing water scarcity.