In this episode, we explore three major developments. First, an Israeli group stirs controversy with provocative plans to sell homes in southern Lebanon, promising settlers that displaced locals will never return. Then, we shift to Saudi Arabia, where unemployment rates have hit a record low of 3.3%, showing strong economic resilience, especially among women. Finally, the Egyptian fintech company Halan faces backlash as a debt collector’s aggressive tactics spark debate over the ethics of finance in Egypt.