War & Health Crisis in Southern Lebanon: Israeli strikes and detonations were reported across southern Lebanon, including Mansouri and Nabatieh al-Fawqa, as Lebanon’s Health Ministry again updated cumulative tolls from March 2 to Sept. 7 at 4,381 killed and 12,402 wounded, while Lebanon’s military said it has recorded thousands of violations since a June framework agreement. Human Rights & Weapon Safety: Human Rights Watch and Harvard’s clinic said Israel used white phosphorus in at least 23 verified incidents across southern Lebanon between March and May 2026, warning of severe burns and long-lasting harm, and calling for stronger regulation. Sovereignty Over Armed Groups: The U.S. Embassy in Beirut said war-and-peace decisions should rest with Lebanese state institutions, urging the Lebanese Armed Forces to enforce sovereignty in the south amid U.S.-sponsored negotiations with Israel. Cancer Care Guidance: The American Gastroenterological Association issued updated guidance on cancer surveillance in older adults, emphasizing individualized decisions based on comorbidities, life expectancy, risks/benefits, and patient preferences. Lebanon Aid Logistics: Jordan sent its 13th humanitarian convoy to Lebanon (14 trucks) with medical supplies, equipment, and hygiene kits, prioritizing support for the health sector. Digital Payments Push: Banque du Liban moved to reduce merchant card-payment fees (including supermarkets, bakeries, gas stations, pharmacies, and hospitals) to accelerate Lebanon’s shift away from cash toward safer, more transparent transactions.