The UK now formally recognises a Palestinian state, PM Keir Starmer says in a video statement on social media. Ahead of the announcement, Canada becomes the first G7 nation to make the same move, followed by Australia.

Netanyahu's response: "I have a clear message to those leaders who recognise a Palestinian state after the terrible massacre on October 7 - you are giving a huge reward to terrorism," he says. "And I have another message for you - it will not happen. A Palestinian state will not be established west of the Jordan River." Netanyahu says that "for years" he has prevented the establishment of "this terrorist state" in the face of pressure. "Indeed, we doubled Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria - and we will continue on this path," he adds. (which effectively shows that it has been his strategy, for decades, not to seek peace).

noting Israel's MO, we can expect a few more things to happen in the coming days.

My assessment is that this recognition will not change anything, its a bit of a lame duck, a step on a journey, not a journey to a two state solution but rather a journey taken by Israel. if that makes sense.

This post was edited by ferdia on Sep 21 2025 10:27am

Also, within the next few days there will be another point of escalation - A new flotilla approaching Israel. Its a bit tricky this time noting Turkey and Egypt who for years stayed in their own respective lanes, have decided to carry out a joint military exercise known as, wait for it..."Friendship Sea" with frigates and corvettes. Looks like they are still pretty pissed off Israel screwed our Greta.

trouble brewing lol. dear oh dear.



This post was edited by ferdia on Sep 21 2025 02:32pm

Not a religious person but the Bible end days look familiar now. Nearly exactly. Let’s make this clear Israel will not budge even without the US’ aid. The world will have to kill them all and then the supposed “good guys” become the villains again.

It’s a lose/lose for the UN. The only difference either way is that Israel has nukes and I 1000000% believe they will use them if the world takes military action against them.

1. Hamas has drafted a letter to President Donald Trump, asking the American commander in chief to guarantee a 60-day ceasefire in exchange for the immediate release of half of the hostages being detained within Gaza, Fox News has learned from a senior Trump administration official and a second source directly involved in negotiations. Its reasonable to assume this wont lead anywhere (hostages freed would be a problem for Netanyahu).
2. The Flotilla of ships heading for Gaza is due to arrive Friday/Saturday night. Its reasonable to suggest there will be an incident (Israel does not acknowledge other nations).

All of them or no deal, the Flotilla will be blocked, they will get couple of sandwiches and sent home

Countries aren't geographic regions, they are political entities
britannica;


Any western country that is at war with Hamas and recognizes a Palestinian state must therefore be at war with the Palestinian state since it is the de facto and de jure government of Gaza. Any country that is recognizing a Palestinian state without disentangling the Hamas : PA divide is just being incoherent and nonsensical

They are also geographical locations.



This is exactly what the palestinians deserve.

Yesterday they bombed Lebanon again!

USA and handfull other 3th world countries are the only ones that not Recognize Palestine as a state

I gave this post to Trump and he said its time to recognize Palestine as America's 51st state. ty!