Overview

• Speaking at the General Assembly, Trump said unilateral recognition rewards Hamas and encourages continued conflict in Gaza.
• He argued the moves undermine efforts to free hostages and urged a unified message to Hamas to release them immediately.
• France formally recognized Palestine, while the UK, Australia, Canada and others announced or confirmed recognition around the UN meetings, and Emmanuel Macron hosted a two‑state discussion with Saudi Arabia.
• More than 150 UN member states now recognize Palestine, according to reporting from the gathering.
• Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon warned of consequences for recognizing countries, and Trump announced a U.S. plan to pursue AI‑based verification for biological‑weapons treaties without providing details.