Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:54am on 22 Sep 2025,Monday International
The UK will push for a Middle East peace plan at the UN General Assembly after recognising Palestine as an independent state. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will address civilian suffering in Gaza and strengthen international consensus on peace pathways. Australia, Canada and Portugal made similar announcements, with France expected to follow suit. Israeli PM Netanyahu called the move "absurd" and vowed Palestine "will not happen," while an Israeli official said West Bank annexation is now under consideration. The UK recognises Palestine based on 1967 borders, led by a reformed Palestinian Authority. Gaza death toll has risen above 65,000 according to Hamas-run health authorities. (PC: Wall Street Journal , Britannica & Sky News)
