Lebanon State Role: Hezbollah and Amal urged Lebanon’s state to fully assume its responsibilities, calling for dialogue over exclusion, plus civil peace, faster reconstruction, and support for residents’ return. Lebanon Politics: An opinion piece warns Parliament not to become a tool to target PM Nawaf Salam, amid claims that former PM Najib Mikati is being promoted as a replacement. Regional Energy Shock: Saudi Arabia shut its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack blamed on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq; repairs may take weeks, raising fears of tighter supplies as Red Sea routes face further pressure. Shipping Outlook: The US expects oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to rise in coming weeks, even as regional conflict keeps volatility high. UN & AI Governance: The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on AI next week, with France pushing multilateral oversight as risks to global security and children are debated. Lebanon-Linked Diplomacy: Pakistan and Lebanon signed an MoU to transfer sentenced persons to serve remaining terms at home. Israel-Palestine Rights Claim: B’Tselem released a report alleging a “comprehensive mechanism” aimed at eliminating Palestinians in the West Bank, citing displacement, detention and violence.