Border & Travel Services: Jordan’s Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya inspected operations at the King Hussein Bridge again, urging travelers to use the electronic booking platform to cut congestion and speed crossings, while the ministry pushes upgrades like waiting halls, shaded areas, and improved passport-control facilities. Heritage & Land Control: Palestinians and rights groups condemned an Israeli bill to extend civil control over ancient West Bank sites, saying it effectively annexes occupied land and expands settlement reach by shifting management and enabling property expropriation. Gaza Medical Access: A Gaza man injured in al-Mawasi last year remains bedridden and needs complex surgeries abroad, but is still waiting for permission to travel due to severe treatment shortages. Humanitarian Crisis for Families: UN-backed reporting says Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, with thousands killed and injured since 2023, while Gaza’s widows describe hunger, displacement, and collapsing support. Education & Evacuation: The UK outlined new arrangements to help high-achieving Gaza students and some vulnerable children leave for study and medical care, including fully funded scholarships to top universities. Culture & Community: In New York’s Astoria, Arab communities rallied for World Cup matches, with fans from Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, Jordan, and others turning football into a shared street celebration.