Overview

• London, Ottawa and Canberra issued formal recognitions on Sunday, the first by G7 members, in a synchronized step before the UN General Assembly.
• France signaled that about ten countries, including itself, plan to announce recognition at a parallel two‑state conference on Monday.
• Israel denounced the decisions as rewarding Hamas, and minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir urged applying sovereignty in the West Bank and dismantling the Palestinian Authority.
• Gaza health authorities reported 34 deaths from overnight strikes in Gaza City as Israeli forces pursued a new operation ahead of the UN meetings.
• Leaders cast recognition as a push to revive diplomacy, with Canada citing Palestinian Authority commitments on reforms and 2026 elections, while experts warned recognition without concrete measures is largely symbolic.