F-35 Standoff: The U.S. says Turkey still hasn’t met the legal conditions to rejoin the F-35 program, pointing again to the need to resolve the S-400 issue and provide assurances against future purchases. Diplomacy in Motion: FM Hakan Fidan spoke with UN chief António Guterres about regional developments, including Syria and Cyprus, as the UN prepares a report on Israeli violations in Syria. Syria Sanctions Lift: Syria’s al-Sharaa credited Erdoğan and Saudi mediation for the lifting of U.S. sanctions, highlighting Damascus’ push for reintegration. Middle East Pressure: The Arab League urged Trump to rein in Israeli policies toward Palestinians ahead of Netanyahu’s Washington talks. Gaza Plan: Israel’s cabinet approved entry of a multinational ISF into Gaza under Trump’s framework, with a pilot in Rafah and security screening for residents. Wildfire Relief: France and Spain faced major wildfire evacuations, with Turkey among countries offering firefighting support. Sports Transfer Watch: Mohamed Salah is reported close to a free transfer to Beşiktaş. Local Economy: Istanbul Airport transfer prices rose 17% as diesel jumped 22% in a month.