Almost two years after the Hamas massacre on October 7, major Western countries have announced one after another their official recognition of a Palestinian state; British prime minister spoke about the hostages, and claimed: 'This is not a reward for Hamas'  

According to Sky Starmer will follow through with his plan to recognize a Palestinian state -  while The Times reported that the announcement was planned to be made after US President Donald Trump concludes his visit to the country, as to not dominate the agenda of their joint press conference

President Pezeshkian says Iran will overcome any sanction after UN Security Council moved to restore restrictions, while Tehran’s Supreme National Security Council warned it may suspend cooperation with IAEA

IDF says one projectile was intercepted and the other exploded in an open area; Hamas claims responsability for launches

Minister Idit Silman is flying to New York for a UN climate event scheduled on Rosh Hashanah, but as an observant Jew she cannot attend on the holiday; trip overlaps Netanyahu’s visit, while her ministry faces budget cuts, stalled plans and senior resignations

Diaspora Affairs Ministry launched a website alleging flotilla leaders have ties to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood, while activists say internal tensions and long delays are straining the month-long voyage from Barcelona

Portugal joined the declaration of Britain, Australia and Canada, at least 6 more countries will be added; and although the recognition will not change anything on the ground, it will require Israel to respond Ynet Global helps you sort out what it all means

"The Jews of October 8" in the United States discovered that their Jewish identity had strengthened the day after. For many of them, the connection to Israel only deepened. But recently, another emotion has characterized the conversations with them about Israel: embarrassment