Belgium announced its recognition of the State of Palestine earlier today, September 22nd, 2025. This development follows similar recognitions by the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada on September 21st, 2025, and was confirmed by an Al Arabiya correspondent. Saudi Arabia welcomed these recognitions on September 21st, 2025, stating they underscore a commitment to peace and a two-state solution, according to a statement from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. These diplomatic moves occurred as Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Saar met with UK politicians in New York on September 21st, concluding at 10:04 PM UTC, to express gratitude for their opposition to Portugal's recognition of Palestine. In parallel, Hamas publicly executed three Palestinians in Gaza City on September 21st, 2025, accusing them of cooperation with Israel. Earlier that day, seven Palestinians, including four children, were reported killed by Israeli airstrikes near an UNRWA clinic in Bureij refugee camp. The Israeli army continued its advancements in Jabalia and along Gaza's coastal road on September 19th, with observed progress toward Tal Al-Hawa and urban areas, according to Arabosint on X. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the release of dozens of ultra-Orthodox defectors on the evening of September 21st, a decision that drew criticism. The Allenby Bridge crossing to Jordan remained closed for passenger traffic following an attack, and Egypt announced border security measures in the Sinai Peninsula. Global Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has designed aid boxes for Gaza containing nutritious meals, engineered to be light enough for women and children to carry, as highlighted in a social media post received at 1:12 AM UTC on September 22nd, 2025. A separate social media post on X, received at 12:47 AM UTC on September 22nd, 2025, conveyed a greeting for the "happy new hebrew year."
