‘Flagrant violation’: Israel gives US ‘few minutes notice’ before bombing major non-NATO ally’s capital Well, that's one way to crash a peace negotiation. We Got This Covered · Sep 23, 2025
Trump was rude and bombastic – but spoke one sobering truth NEWS ANALYSIS: Donald Trump showed Britain’s recent royal treatment counted for nothing during his UN rant, but he spoke one truth about Ukraine that makes uncomfortable viewing, writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025
What Trump said about the UK, Germany, Brazil, Ukraine and Gaza during fiery UN General Assembly address A combative Trump lashed out at EU immigration and energy policies, delivering remarks that are likely to cause controversy The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025
Israeli ambassador slams French recognition of Palestine as ‘historic mistake’ on RFI Joshua Zarka, Israel's ambassador to France, was RFI's guest on Monday, 22 September – the day that France officially recognised the Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly, which Zarka called a 'historic mistake'. Radio France Internationale · Sep 23, 2025
Israel destroys evacuated health centre in Gaza City, Palestinian medical charity says Israel accuses Hamas of using medical facilities for military purposes, which could cause them to lose their protected status under international law, but the IDF has often provided little evidence to support this. Euronews · Sep 23, 2025
Israel shuts crossing that connects occupied West Bank to Jordan Closure of King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge is the latest in long line of collective punishments imposed by Israeli forces. Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2025
Catherine Connolly ‘welcomes scrutiny’ as she submits nomination papers She answered some questions about her views on the IRA’s campaign of violence as well as her views on Hamas. Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025
As Western nations recognize Palestinian statehood, Palestinians doubt its impact Palestinians across the Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied West Bank are welcoming news that some Western countries have recognized a Palestinian state The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025
Israel destroys evacuated health center in Gaza City, medics say A Palestinian medical charity says Israel destroyed its main center in Gaza City after ordering its evacuation The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025
Can the EU overcome divergence over sanctions against Israel? The President of the European Commission proposed punitive measures against Israel for the first time, due to the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. However, Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged that approving sanctions will be difficult, given the divisions among EU member states. Euronews · Sep 23, 2025
Takeaways: Trump calls out Europe and UN in combative General Assembly return - Roll Call President Trump lambasted the United Nations and Europe on Tuesday during a combative return to the U.N. General Assembly. Roll Call · Sep 23, 2025
Franco-Israelis hit out at Macron's recognition of Palestinian state French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to formally recognise a Palestinian state has drawn the wrath of Franco-Israelis. Radio France Internationale · Sep 23, 2025
Middle East crisis: Trump to address UN general assembly as Israeli attacks on Gaza City continue – as it happened US president to address UN general assembly in New York after UK, France, Belgium, Canada, Australia and Portugal recognised a Palestinian state The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025
Trump to present plan on ending Israel’s Gaza war to Arab, Muslim leaders US president will meet with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Turkiye, Indonesia and Pakistan. Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025 Cooper accuses Netanyahu of allowing children in Gaza to die of starvation The foreign secretary also warned the prospect of a two-state solution may ‘disappear beneath the rubble’
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025 More experts are calling Israel's actions in Gaza genocide. But others note that's a court's call A growing number of experts have said Israel’s offensive in the Gaza Strip amounts to genocide, deepening Israel’s isolation and risking untold damage to the country’s standing even among allies
Euronews · Sep 23, 2025 Could Palestine recognition wave spark momentum for two-state solution? France followed the UK, Portugal, Canada and Australia in recognising Palestinian statehood, adding to the growing wave of countries officially recognising Palestine and sparking potential momentum for a two-state solution, which Israel resolutely opposes.
Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025 UK and US clash over Palestine state recognition as Trump to address UN General Assembly US President Donald Trump is expected to address the UN General Assembly around 3pm UK time on Tuesday
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025 Cooper: Recognising Palestine must ‘spur’ action as two-state solution in peril She spoke at a UN General Assembly meeting in New York which French President Emmanuel Macron opened by officially recognising Palestinian statehood.
Axios · Sep 22, 2025 France is the latest country to formally recognize State of Palestine "We are convinced the recognition is the only solution that will allow Israel to live in peace," Macron said.
Axios · Sep 22, 2025 Biden response to Gaza was "inadequate," Harris says in book It's part of Harris' larger effort in the book to distance herself from Biden after not doing so during last year's campaign.
Euronews · Sep 22, 2025 France and Belgium join UK and Portugal in recognising Palestinian state French President Emmanuel Macron said the world can "no longer wait" to put an end to the war in the Gaza Strip and releasing the remaining 48 hostages held by Hamas.
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025 France joins UK and Canada in recognising Palestinian state French president Emmanuel Macron received a standing ovation from the Palestinian delegation as he announced the recognition
AAP · Sep 22, 2025 Handshakes, trade and Palestine as PM takes world stage Australia has used a major UN meeting to push for an elusive trade deal, while the prime minister's address trumpeted the cause of Palestinian statehood.
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025 As the UK talks up its global vision in New York, Trump abandons the UN ANALYSIS: As the UK tries to stop the global talking shop from being drowned out by US self interest, it’s become clear how far Donald Trump is from sharing its vision, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley in New York