West Bank Trade Sanctions: UK, France and Canada move to halt goods from illegal Israeli settlements, with UK measures targeting specific companies and services tied to construction, infrastructure, financing and real estate, while France says it will end settlement trade with a wider coalition. Academic Rights Clash: Adalah reports Israeli universities expelled or suspended 100 Palestinian students over Gaza-war criticism, alleging discriminatory disciplinary tracks after Oct. 7. Gaza Education Hit: UNICEF-backed reporting shows children in Gaza missing the school year amid destruction and shortages, with families unable to afford basics like clothes and supplies. Documentary at Venice: Israeli filmmakers premiere “NAZA,” featuring testimony from 24 military insiders alleging systematic killing in Gaza, including surveillance and remote bombing described as AI-assisted. Islamophobia After 9/11: A New York story traces how Muslim New Yorkers organized against post-9/11 surveillance and hostility, helping build political power culminating in Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral win. Rosh Hashanah Culture: Herzog’s shofar message calls for pride, action and respect, tying High Holidays reflection to Israel’s election moment. West Bank Security Tensions: A former IDF spokesman says Israel is “shooting itself in the foot” by failing to curb Jewish extremist violence due to lack of political directives.