UNRWA Funding Crisis: UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged countries to close a $100 million gap, warning UNRWA is nearing a “breaking point” as restrictions and cash shortages undermine aid for millions of Palestinian refugees. Diplomatic Pressure on UNRWA: Türkiye’s UN envoy said UNRWA faces unprecedented political pressure aimed at weakening its work, while the UN also condemned Israeli incursions into UNRWA facilities. Legal Risks for Settlements: France warned companies that business tied to illegal Israeli settlements could expose them to legal, financial, and reputational liability, including possible inclusion in UN rights databases. West Bank Siege Tactics: Israeli forces sealed off Sinjil near Ramallah by blocking the last access road and expanding closures to roads used for livelihoods, healthcare, and education. Israeli Politics & Gaza Strategy: Former Israeli army chief Gadi Eisenkot launched his election campaign, attacking Netanyahu’s Gaza approach, while a former hostage-negotiations coordinator said the war could have ended earlier and criticized Netanyahu and Smotrich over hostage outcomes. Settlements in Gaza: Bezalel Smotrich pushed for immediate establishment of new settlements in northern Gaza, as settlement expansion plans continue amid ceasefire violations. US Domestic Politics Spillover: A new pro-Palestinian left wave in US primaries—highlighted by Melat Kiros’ Colorado win—keeps Israel and Gaza at the center of Democratic Party fights.