Israel–Lebanon Framework: Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework in Washington (June 26) that sets “pilot zones” for the Lebanese Armed Forces to take full security responsibility in southern Lebanon, with Israeli redeployment tied to verified disarmament and dismantling of nonstate armed groups; a US-supported coordination group and security annex are meant to manage implementation, but the hardest test is whether Lebanon can enforce state authority while Hezbollah remains armed. Hezbollah & Military Tech: The IDF says it dismantled a major underground Hezbollah “terror complex” in Majdal Zoun, describing a tunnel network built with Iranian expertise and containing weapons and launch shafts aimed at Israel. Heritage Under Fire: Lebanon’s culture minister says Israeli strikes damaged or destroyed multiple heritage sites in south Lebanon, including Tyre’s Hellenistic and Roman layers, with assessments complicated by continued occupation of a deep security zone. US–Iran Ceasefire Stress Test: After US and Iran exchanged strikes over the Strait of Hormuz, officials say talks are still planned (including Qatar meetings), but Iran threatens a “complete halt” if attacks continue, keeping regional shipping and energy stability on edge. Quantum Computing (Local Tech Signal): IQM was named a “Major Player” in IDC’s 2026 quantum computing vendor assessment, highlighting on-premises, full-stack quantum infrastructure—relevant for Lebanon’s long-term research and compute planning. Entrepreneurship & Conflict Recovery: UNIDO’s Bahrain office proposes a BD40m international fund to support startups and MSMEs in war-affected countries, with possible expansion to Lebanon. Cultural STEM Adjacent: A museum in Malaysia opened an exhibition on Palestinian embroidery (tatreez), underscoring how craft archives and digital preservation can support cultural research and identity work.