Gaza Travel & Safety: Israel is rapidly building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, with satellite images showing more than 14 miles completed, raising fears it could harden into a permanent border and reshape movement for residents. Humanitarian Access: A High Court of Justice urged international aid groups to withdraw petitions challenging Israel’s refusal to register them, arguing the state weighs security, boycott, and “delegitimization” concerns when processing visas and work permits for foreign staff. West Bank Heritage & Tourism: In Sebastia, Israelis and Palestinians are fighting over land and heritage as Israel moves to seize privately owned Palestinian land for a tourist development while the Palestinian Authority pushes for UNESCO World Heritage recognition. Travel Warnings Abroad: Australia upgraded advice for Jordan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia to “reconsider your need to travel” amid renewed Middle East volatility, warning of possible airspace closures and flight disruptions. On-the-Ground Travel Disruption: Israeli cruise passengers in Crete reported an uncomfortable welcome after pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at the port of Sitia with large flags, with some travelers returning to their ship. Culture in Wartime: In Gaza, Spain’s World Cup win sparked a brief break from the war as people gathered to watch the final on a screen in an improvised cafe.