NEW YORK CITY—President Donald Trump will take the international stage this week to address the U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 23 in New York City. The question of Palestinian statehood is expected to dominate this year’s meeting, with world leaders closely watching Trump’s speech, given his opposition to the proposal.
On Sept. 21, the UK, Australia, Canada, and Portugal announced that they will formally recognize Palestinian statehood, joining nearly 150 countries that already have done so.
On Sept. 22, France and Saudi Arabia co-hosted a conference at which French President Emmanuel Macron announced France’s recognition of a Palestinian state. Macron earlier said that it is a necessary move to help end Israel’s conflict with the Hamas terrorist group that began with the latter’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack….
Trump Set to Speak at UN as Allies Recognize Palestinian Statehood
