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President Trump is optimistic about a potential peace deal in Gaza, contingent on his influence over Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and ongoing negotiations involving international proposals like the Blair and French-Saudi plans, amidst significant obstacles including Netanyahu's refusal to halt military actions and Hamas's stance.
Mike Pompeo criticizes recent recognition of Palestinian state by several countries, arguing it undermines peace efforts, empowers Hamas, and distracts from addressing Iran's support for terror groups, ultimately threatening regional stability.
President Trump delivered a critical speech at the UN General Assembly, criticizing the organization’s effectiveness, boasting about ending wars, opposing Palestinian state recognition, urging Europe to confront Russia, criticizing migration policies, dismissing climate change science, and contrasting his approach with Brazil's leadership amid mounting tensions.
U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the UN General Assembly, emphasizing that recognizing Palestinian statehood now would empower Hamas and hinder peace efforts, while calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, condemning Iran's nuclear ambitions, criticizing the UN, and discussing global conflicts and diplomacy. The speech also highlighted international moves to recognize Palestine and ongoing tensions in Gaza and Ukraine.
Despite the recognition of Palestinian statehood by some countries, Gazans continue to suffer from intense Israeli military operations, with ongoing violence, hospital shortages, and displacement, highlighting that diplomatic gestures have yet to bring relief to the affected population.
European countries, led by France and the UK, recognized a Palestinian state at the UN, marking a significant diplomatic move amid ongoing Gaza conflict, but this challenge to US influence highlights the shifting power dynamics in Middle East peace efforts, with the US and Israel strongly opposing the move.
US President Donald Trump criticized recent recognitions of a Palestinian state by Western countries, including France, calling them a 'reward' to Hamas for 'horrible atrocities,' amid ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza.
World leaders gather at the UN to discuss pressing issues including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with many countries recognizing a Palestinian state amid ongoing conflicts, climate change, and global challenges, while the US and Israel boycott the Gaza-focused events.
The UN General Assembly sees over 140 world leaders discussing global peace, climate change, and regional conflicts, with key moments including recognition of Palestinian statehood, a climate summit urging emission reductions, and US President Trump's return to address international issues amid ongoing Middle East tensions and internal UN challenges.
France and Saudi Arabia are convening a summit to rally support for a two-state solution, with several countries expected to recognize Palestine, amid escalating violence in Gaza and West Bank. Israel and the US will boycott the event, criticizing it as a publicity stunt, while Israel considers annexation of parts of the West Bank. The summit aims to push for tangible steps towards peace, but faces opposition from Israel and the US.
The UK, Australia, and Canada have officially recognized a Palestinian state, prompting strong reactions from Israel and Palestine, as part of a broader international effort to support a two-state solution amid ongoing conflict and settlement expansion in the West Bank.
Australia has officially recognized Palestine as a sovereign state, aligning with the UK and Canada, in a move aimed at promoting a two-state solution amidst ongoing conflict in Gaza. The decision has elicited strong reactions, including condemnation from Israel and concerns from the US, as tensions escalate over the Israel-Gaza war and international efforts for peace.
French President Emmanuel Macron discusses France's decision to recognize Palestinian statehood, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, efforts to dismantle Hamas, regional security concerns, and France's stance on antisemitism and international diplomacy in a detailed interview.
Portugal announced it will recognize a Palestinian state, joining other Western nations in shifting policy amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, with Israel condemning the move. Most UN members already recognize Palestine, which has observer status. The situation escalates as Israeli military operations continue in Gaza following Hamas attacks, resulting in significant casualties.
The Israeli military announced it will use 'unprecedented force' in Gaza City, urging residents to evacuate southward amid ongoing heavy strikes and mass displacement, as international efforts and recognitions regarding Palestinian statehood unfold amidst the conflict.