Today, a dramatic display of Israel's isolation as it presses on with its war in Gaza. Please order in the hall. Please order in the hall.[Applause] There you saw all those people, officials, diplomats in the UN General Assembly hall walking out as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's right to quote finish the job against Hamas amid growing accusations of genocide. He also denounced the push to create a Palestinian state. And here's the reception that Netanyahu is getting in Midtown Manhattan ...

“We will not commit national suicide because you don’t have the guts to face down a hostile media and antisemitic mobs demanding Israel’s blood.”Netanyahu struck a defiant tone at the UN, slamming Western nations that recognized Palestinian statehood https://t.co/KcAO3FDAoP https://t.co/hOagizXlJd ...

Benjamin Netanyahu struck a defiant tone in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly, vowing to continue Israel’s war in Gaza until Hamas is destroyed and slamming Western countries that recognized Palestinian statehood in recent days https://t.co/S6CcFCCOgr ...

US Foreign Policy & Middle East Diplomacy - The US, under President Trump, strongly opposes Palestinian statehood, viewing it as a reward for Hamas's actions [1] - Other nations, including France, Australia, Canada, and the UK, are calling for Palestinian statehood, creating diplomatic isolation for the US and Israel [2][3] - A key obstacle to a two-state solution is Israel's expansion of settlements in the West Bank, particularly the E1 area, which would prevent a contiguous Palestinian state [4] - Arab countries consider Israeli annexation and occupation a red line, potentially jeopardizing normalization efforts like the Abraham Accords [5] - The UN Secretary General believes a two-state solution is the only way to resolve the conflict, warning that denying Palestinian statehood would benefit extremists [6][7] - The creation of a Palestinian state is complicated by the ongoing conflict and unresolved issues such as borders, capitals, and the "pay to slay" policy of the Palestinian Authority [8][9][10] - Some argue that conditions, including reforms within the Palestinian Authority and the removal of Mahmoud Abbas, should be met before recognizing a Palestinian state [13] UN & International Relations - President Trump criticized the UN for not living up to its potential and for ineffectiveness [14] - The US is withholding funding from the UN, contributing to a financial crisis within the organization [17] - The UN is cutting offices and staff, including in areas like the World Food Program, World Health Organization, and refugee programs [19] - The US criticizes the UN while simultaneously relying on it for foreign policy objectives [18]

For more on this, we are honored to be joined by French Foreign Minister Jean Noel Barau. Minister, good to have you with us. Uh, important conversation to have here.So, we want to jump into some of these issues. Of course, we're talking about France recognizing Palestinian statethood. Just now when Matt Bradley said most politics is symbolic.You said yes out loud sitting here next to us. Talk about how symbolic this is, what you hope this accomplishes, and just what you hope to accomplish this week when it ...

As everyone knows, I have also been deeply engaged in seeking a ceasefire in Gaza. Have to get that done. Have to get it done.Unfortunately, Hamas has repeatedly rejected reasonable offers to make peace. We can't forget October 7th, can we. Now, as if to encourage continued conflict, some of this body is seeking to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state.The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists for their atrocities. This would be a reward for these horrible atrocities, including October 7th, e ...

The topic of Palestinian statethood is is expected to overtake most conversations at this week's UN General Assembly here in New York. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under increasing pressure to end the war in Gaza as the UK, Australia, Portugal, and Canada all say they will recognize an independent Palestinian state. Joining us now, senior fellow from Middle East and Africa said he's at the Council on Foreign Relations, Steven Cook.Stephen, good to have you. How big of a deal is this. Well, i ...

France is set to formally recognize Palestinian statehood, a move that brings it closer to the position of other western allies but further from the US. Here's Your Evening Briefing https://t.co/BMV3Q109H7 ...

Joumanna, what are we expecting to hear from France. Are they going to echo exactly what the U.K., Canada and Australia have done. Is it slightly different.How is this all lining up right now. Most of the nations that you just reference had signaled in early summer that they were looking towards recognizing a Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly today at the main event is taking place. France is also expected to move along the same lines as we heard from UK, Canada, Australia and Portugal yesterda ...

The gulf between the vision and the reality could hardly be wider. Britain, France and other countries—but not America—are on the point of formally recognising Palestinian statehood. On the ground that would-be state is sinking from view https://t.co/zugAXw6gNtPhoto: AFP https://t.co/wU2KFDQp9B ...