Six Nations Sanction Smotrich and Settlers in Coordinated Western Pressure Campaign

Today's lead: Six Western nations — France, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway — launched coordinated sanctions against Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and dozens of West Bank settlers, the most sweeping multilateral pressure campaign against Israel's government since October 7.

Also tracking: The Trump–Netanyahu rift is widening — Vance says a US-Iran deal is a "home run" for America "whether Israel likes it or not," as Middle East experts warn Trump's strategy is undermining US leverage and hardening Tehran. Plus: a federal watchdog finds 101 more UNRWA employees participated in the October 7 massacre — teachers, principals, and counselors.

In the wire: ICC prosecutor Karim Khan suspended for sexual misconduct, AIPAC's super PAC drops $2M for Haley Stevens in Michigan, and Ms. Rachel — flagged for antisemitic activity and for hosting a pro-Hamas journalist — is being honored by the Congressional Dads Caucus today.