Overview

• British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warned Israel against using the move as a pretext for annexing parts of the occupied West Bank before heading to UN events in New York.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the recognitions as a “reward for terrorism” and reiterated that no Palestinian state would be established west of the Jordan River, while minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir said he would propose extending Israeli sovereignty in the West Bank.
• The White House said President Donald Trump views the recognitions as “just words” that do not advance hostage releases or end the conflict, underscoring a split with key U.S. allies.
• France and a group of European partners are preparing parallel recognitions tied to UN gatherings, as Russia reiterated support for a two‑state solution grounded in UN Security Council resolutions.
• Regional tensions sharpened alongside the diplomatic push, with Egypt rejecting Israeli claims about military deployments in Sinai and Qatar decrying an Israeli strike in Doha as the Gaza humanitarian toll—reported at over 65,000 dead—drives calls for action.