Lebanon Diplomacy & Sovereignty: A Lebanese editorial argues the country’s only realistic path is state-led negotiations to secure an Israeli withdrawal, deploy the Lebanese Army in southern pilot zones, and dismantle Hezbollah’s military infrastructure. UNESCO Education Watch: UNESCO warns attacks on schools jumped 33% in 2025, leaving tens of millions of children out of school and calling for stronger protection of education. Regional Peace Effort: Egypt, Greece, and the Greek Cypriot administration urged implementing the second phase of the Gaza plan and ending Israeli attacks on Lebanon after a trilateral meeting. Humanitarian Spotlight in Lebanon: UNIFIL reports hundreds of projects across southern Lebanon—education, health care, energy, water, and minefield handovers—plus food and hygiene support for displaced families. Culture & Community: A new show at Praxis explores birth, place, migration, and memory with a focus on Black maternal health, with a free reception in Beirut-linked programming. Heritage & Lifestyle: S’hail 2026 opened in Qatar, celebrating falconry and heritage with participation including Lebanon, and running through Sept. 12. International Rights Pressure: The UK announced sanctions targeting illegal West Bank settlements and extremist settlers, alongside measures against Hezbollah’s Al-Qard Al-Hassan bank.