Ceasefire Shockwaves in Lebanon: Hezbollah rejected a US-backed Israel-Lebanon ceasefire framework, calling it “humiliating” and demanding full Israeli withdrawal, as Israeli strikes killed at least four and a UN peacekeeper was reported killed in the crossfire; the dispute centers on “pilot zones” and whether Hezbollah must evacuate fighters from southern Lebanon. Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon: Under renewed regional violence, Palestinian refugees face renewed displacement and worsening daily hardship, with stories of long-running limbo and poverty intensifying as evacuations and airstrikes disrupt life. Gaza Toll Cuts Through the Noise: Even as attention fixates on Lebanon, AP reports Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 10, including women and children, underscoring how ceasefires remain fragile across the region. US Politics, Lebanon War Powers: The US House rejected Rashida Tlaib’s resolution to force troop withdrawal from Lebanon, with Democrats split and critics arguing the measure could complicate security cooperation. Faith and Community Pressure: Patriarch Theophilos III urged Trump to protect Middle East Christians and freedom of worship amid mounting instability, tying religious safety to broader regional stability. Culture Spotlight: Palestinian director Rakan Mayasi’s debut feature “Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep” screens as a poetic critique of revenge, set in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley and centered on women’s sacrifices.