Overview

• Leaders from the UK, France, Australia, Canada, Portugal and several smaller European states announced recognition of a Palestinian state during UNGA‑related meetings.
• Ireland’s prime minister said Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the definition of genocide, while Colombia’s president urged UN enforcement of international justice and proposed a multinational force to protect Palestinians.
• Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar warned recognition risks creating “a state of Hamas” and pledged Israel would not allow such an outcome.
• A senior PLO official welcomed the recognitions but said they must be paired with an immediate ceasefire and a political process to end occupation and enable practical sovereignty.
• Reports from Gaza describe catastrophic conditions, including a reported death toll above 65,000, UN warnings of catastrophic hunger, and residents unable to evacuate due to cost, while analysts say U.S. support for Israel is expected to continue.