Middle East Security: Israel’s National Security Council warned of heightened attacks on Israelis abroad and Jews worldwide around the Oct. 7 anniversary, urging travel caution and avoiding crowds. Gaza Policy Debate: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich argued Muslim countries should absorb Gazans who “voluntarily” leave, while calling for Israel to apply sovereignty over Gaza and Lebanon-held territory. Church-State Oversight: Armenia’s parliament backed an 11-member investigative commission into the Armenian Apostolic Church crisis, with opposition factions refusing to join. Religious Freedom & Law: Canada’s bill to toughen penalties for mischief against worship spaces stalled in early debate after a church fire; Ghana’s Christian Council urged reforms to protect students’ religious freedom without erasing mission-school identity. Christian Life on the Ground: A Vernon church marked 75 years of community service; Bethel A.M.E. Church served breakfast at a local soup kitchen; Prison Fellowship honored National Community Church with a servant-leadership award. UK Zionism Row: England and Wales’ Green Party voted to define Zionism as racism, triggering resignations and complaints over safety for Jewish members. Faith in Action: Colombia’s Catholic Church tightened exorcism training, stressing discernment, medical/mental-health checks, and bishop authorization.