Workplace Rights: Israel’s Knesset approved an amendment to the Annual Leave Law giving bereaved employees a way to use an existing elective leave day for a first-degree family memorial anniversary without employer approval. Public Safety & Travel: US embassies across the Middle East urged Americans to “consider departing” or be ready to leave amid “unforeseen escalation,” warning of flight cancellations and airspace closures. Labor & Remote Work: Egypt’s Cabinet approved continuing remote work on Sundays during August to cut energy use and spending, with flexible implementation and minimum on-site staffing for essential sectors. Immigration & Enforcement: Saudi Arabia arrested 14,154 people in a week-long crackdown on residency, labor and border violations, with thousands referred for travel documents and deportations underway. Gaza Ceasefire Deadlock: Israeli strikes killed at least eight Palestinians in Gaza despite a US-backed 15-point roadmap; Hamas links any weapons handover to an Israeli halt and withdrawal, while Israel demands “genuine disarmament.” Fraud & Recruitment Risks: In Dubai, around 70 Filipino OFWs reported a scam involving fake airline ticket arrangements and requests for large upfront payments before the suspect vanished. Cybersecurity: US federal agencies warned that cyberattacks have disrupted water and wastewater operations in multiple states, with Iran suspected in related targeting of internet-connected control systems.