United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer sent a letter to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas confirming the UK's recognition of the State of Palestine on September 21st, 2025, according to a social media post by Axios. This confirmation follows earlier reports that the UK, alongside Canada, had formally recognized Palestine, with Starmer stating the move was intended to revive hope for a two-state solution. The UK's position was further detailed in a statement posted on X by Starmer earlier in the day. Amidst these developments, France's President Emmanuel Macron announced that he and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia will co-chair a conference in New York on Monday to mobilize international efforts toward peace, building on the "New York Declaration on the two-state solution." Meanwhile, tensions persist in the region, with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continuing operations in Gaza. The Iron Dome system intercepted rockets fired from Gaza towards Ashdod earlier this morning. The Allenby Bridge crossing to Jordan was closed for passenger traffic following a deadly attack, in coordination with Jordanian and Palestinian authorities. Egypt has also announced border security measures in the Sinai Peninsula. Separately, a social media post by AussieEgyptian on X referenced a conspiracy theory circulating among Egyptian jihadists regarding Sisi's mother.
