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Gaza Strike Escalation: Israel says it killed Hamas armed-wing chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in a “precise” Gaza City air strike, with Hamas confirming his death and a joint funeral held for him, his wife and daughter; Gaza health officials report 13 deaths in 48 hours and a rising toll since the October ceasefire. West Bank Settlement Pressure: A PLO-linked report alleges Israel is using military infrastructure and seizure orders to redraw the West Bank, opening roads and expanding outposts after dismantling Palestinian communities. Lebanon Cross-Border Strikes: Israel intensified attacks across southern Lebanon, killing at least four and prompting evacuations, while Hezbollah reported drone and vehicle attacks. Iran War Fallout on Trade: Iran says it will soon unveil a Strait of Hormuz traffic mechanism with fees, as GCC leaders push deeper integration to blunt economic shocks from disruptions. Markets & Inflation: The IMF warns the Iran war is pushing the global economy toward a worse “adverse” scenario, while stocks fell and oil rose on renewed inflation fears. Saudi Crackdown: Saudi authorities arrested 9,576 illegal residents in a week-long campaign, deporting 11,272 and referring thousands for travel documents.

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