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 ...

This week, the leaders of France, Britain, Australia, Canada, and other countries unconditionally recognized a Palestinian state. They did so after the horrors committed by Hamas on October 7th. Horrors praised on that day by nearly 90% of the Palestinian population. Let me say that again. Nearly 90% of Palestinians supported the attack on October 7th. It's not supported only. They celebrated. They danced on the rooftops. They threw candies. That's wos both in Gaza and in Judea Samaria, the West Bank as you ...

How significant is it to your mind that you now have the UK, you have Canada, you have France, you have Portugal, other major Western nations moving towards recognizing a Palestinian state. Is it anything beyond just symbolic. I think it is something beyond symbolic because we've had these countries in most countries of the world speaking about a two-state solution for decades yet only recognizing one of the states.And that's a kind of duplicity that that I don't think we should tolerate. I think what peopl ...

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]

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reiterated his country’s “complete support” for a two-state solution in the Middle East, adding that he was heartened by others who’ve made the same move in the past few days https://t.co/W7o25Rft32 ...

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 ...

Abeer, Another historic day at the U.N. General Assembly yesterday. What were some of the main takeaways from President Macron's speech. Right, so, this was part of this joint conference between France and Saudi Arabia.Now, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman did not join in, but Faisal bin Farhan The foreign minister of Saudi Arabia took out remarks on his behalf that mimicked France. Now, what President Macron said is the cycle of war needs to end the devastation in Gaza. The almost two year war in Gaza need ...

Geopolitical Landscape - Canada, the UK, and Australia have formally recognized a Palestinian state, aligning with a growing global consensus [1] - This recognition is considered "beyond symbolic" [1]

Geopolitical Landscape & Recognition of Palestinian State - Several nations, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and potentially France, signaled intentions to recognize a Palestinian state, potentially at the UN General Assembly [2] - Approximately 150 UN member states have officially recognized Palestine as an independent state [3] - France, Canada, and the UK would be the first G7 nations to recognize Palestine [3] - The UN Secretary-General views recognition as a way to pressure Israel to halt West Bank annexation and promote a two-state solution [4] Israeli & US Response - The Israeli Prime Minister likened recognition to a reward for Hamas and terrorism, with potential reactions to follow [5] - The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) suggested the Palestinian Authority is also part of the problem [5] - Some within the Israeli Prime Minister's party are calling for further annexation of the West Bank [6] - The US rejects unilateral declarations of Palestinian statehood, advocating for negotiated ceasefire and demilitarization of Hamas first [8][9] - The US boycotted a UN General Assembly vote supporting a two-state solution, initiated by Saudi Arabia and France [7] - A US diplomat from the Trump administration described the declaration as a misguided publicity stunt that emboldens Hamas [8] Potential Implications - The recognition is largely symbolic due to undefined boundaries for a Palestinian state [4] - The impact on Israel's military activities and policy changes remains uncertain [6] - The UN General Assembly voted in support of a declaration to work towards a two-state solution [7]

Growing international frustration with Israel is leading to a push to revive the two-state solution. This could be its last chance. https://t.co/e92PxdTkVC ...