Israel's military pushed deeper towards the most populated areas of Gaza City on Tuesday, a painful reminder for Gazans that Western powers' recognition of a Palestinian state does not mean an end to the horrors of war as tanks approach.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he hopes the move will "revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis."

Palestinian statehood will be top of the agenda at the U.N. this week, with a number of countries announcing recognition Sunday and Monday.

President Donald Trump returns to the UNGA 2025 stage as U.S. funding cuts, war in Gaza, Ukraine and global flashpoints on artificial intelligence and humanitarian crises dominate debate.

President Trump questioned the purpose of the United Nations and aired grievances that included complaints about the United Nations escalator and the teleprompter. During a speech to the United Nations general assembly.

France and Saudi Arabia are chairing a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with more nations expected

As France and Saudi Arabia convene a summit to renew the push for a two-state solution, the Israeli leader said that “a Palestinian state will not be established.”