Overview

• The United Kingdom and Canada announced recognition of Palestine on September 21, followed by France on September 22, joining a bloc of more than 140 UN member states.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the recognitions, stating that a Palestinian state will not be established.
• The Israel Defense Forces said new ground units were sent into Gaza City as operations continued, and at least 15 people were reported killed early September 22, according to Al Jazeera.
• France and Saudi Arabia led a meeting at UN headquarters on September 22 to promote a two‑state path and to curb civilian casualties.
• With France and the UK now recognizing Palestine, analysts say Israel faces mounting diplomatic pressure as the United States stands alone among Security Council permanent members in withholding recognition.