Tobacco Control: Kuwait tightened tobacco and nicotine rules, banning online sales and advertising and restricting imports and sales of unregistered, child-targeted products including nicotine pouches and other nicotine delivery systems. Gaza & Lebanon Health Impact: Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 11, with reports of children among the dead, while Gaza and the West Bank saw injuries, raids, and arrests amid continued violence. Human Milk Support: Israel’s human milk bank activity reportedly tripled after Oct. 7, expanding donor supply to help feed wartime babies, including premature infants. Gaza Ceasefire Diplomacy: A senior Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya met Egypt’s intelligence chief in Cairo as mediators try to stabilize a fraying Gaza ceasefire ahead of a planned US envoy visit. Youth Jobs Pressure: A regional think tank warned Arab states face the world’s highest youth unemployment, citing 26.2% joblessness in 2025 and a likely rise in the number of unemployed. Military Health & Readiness: US Navy carrier strain remains in focus as the USS Abraham Lincoln’s prolonged deployment draws fresh scrutiny over sailors’ mental health and supplies, with plans to rotate carriers underway. Jordan National Service: Jordan’s Armed Forces began medical exams for the third batch of national service conscripts across multiple governorates, with screenings scheduled through early September. Sleep & Wellness: A new sleep-focused report argues better rest starts with calming the nervous system toward parasympathetic relaxation rather than forcing sleep.