The United Nations endorsed the "New York Declaration" on the implementation of the Two-State Solution today, with 142 countries adopting the resolution, according to an announcement from French President Emmanuel Macron's official X account at 4:02 PM UTC. The declaration, championed by France and Saudi Arabia, aims to establish a path towards peace in the Middle East with two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side. In a separate development, the Israel Defense Forces' Iowa Division has begun sealing the homes of terrorists involved in the Ramot Junction attack in Jerusalem, which resulted in the deaths of six Israelis, as reported by Doron Kadosh on X at approximately 4:05 PM UTC. This new policy, initiated by Iowa Division commander SLA Kobi Heller, involves sealing homes before full demolition to enhance deterrence, as the legal process for demolition can take months. This UN vote follows intensified Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City, targeting over 500 locations in preparation for a ground offensive, and comes amidst other recent incidents including a stabbing in Gush Etzion and detentions in Tulkarem. President Donald Trump had previously commented that some of the 20 hostages may have died.
