Venice Biennale & Art Politics: Israeli artist Belu-Simion Fainaru brings sculpture and installations to the Venice Biennale, with the piece framed as a bid for common ground even as politics presses into culture. Jewish Identity & Antisemitism: Lisa Edelstein opens up about playing Jewish women on screen and anchoring her own identity in Netflix’s Long Story Short, as antisemitism fears shape Jewish campus life and community conversations. Palestinian Voices in Film: Edward Said: Between Worlds returns Edward Said to life through a new documentary—yet its U.S./Canada distribution fight shows how Palestine stories still face a tougher path to mainstream screens. Lebanon’s Education Under Strain: Reports highlight how war and displacement leave Lebanese children without classrooms, while schools struggle to balance students and the displaced. Regional Tensions Ripple to Lebanon: Condemnations over attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and escalating Red Sea conflict include Lebanon among the countries backing Saudi Arabia and warning against strikes on civilian, critical infrastructure. Human Rights in Heatwaves: Tunisia’s prison deaths—at least 23 reported by rights groups—spotlight overcrowding and extreme heat, including mention of a Lebanese businessman among the dead. Culture & Community Calendar: A local “Good Neighbor Day” dinner and library support services point to ongoing community-building beyond headlines.