French President Emmanuel Macron announced on September 21st, 2025, that he spoke with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia regarding the "New York Declaration on the two-state solution," adopted by 142 countries, calling it a turning point for Middle East peace. Macron stated that a conference on the two-state solution, which he and the Crown Prince will co-chair in New York on Monday, aims to further mobilize the international community toward achieving "two peoples, two states, peace and security for all." Macron's remarks, shared via X (formerly Twitter) at approximately 12:06 PM UTC, emphasized the significance of the New York Declaration in establishing a path toward lasting peace and security in the Middle East. The upcoming conference is intended to build upon this momentum by fostering greater international engagement. This development follows earlier reports today, September 21st, 2025, concerning security operations by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Gaza and the closure of the Allenby Bridge crossing to Jordan. The IDF reported neutralizing terrorists and destroying infrastructure in Gaza, while the Allenby Bridge was closed for passenger traffic following a deadly attack, in coordination with Jordanian and Palestinian authorities. Additionally, the Iron Dome system intercepted rockets fired from Gaza towards Ashdod earlier this morning. Egypt also announced border security measures in the Sinai Peninsula.
