Palestine News Today: Canada and UK Back Statehood at the UN as NYC Mayor Clashes With Netanyahu
September 23, 2026. Palestinian statehood took center stage at the UN General Assembly in New York, where several allies of Washington voiced support for two states. Closer to home, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traded sharp public accusations, while violence in Gaza and the West Bank continued.
Allies Voice Support for Two States at the General Assembly
Canada and the United Kingdom used this week's UN General Assembly to back a Palestinian state, Al Jazeera reports, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney committing 71 million US dollars to two-state efforts and French President Emmanuel Macron saying the suffering in Gaza should shame the world. Middle East Eye reports that UN Secretary-General António Guterres called a two-state outcome the only path to lasting peace.
Sources: Al Jazeera, Middle East Eye
New York Mayor and Israeli Leader Trade Accusations
Anadolu Agency reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of inciting against Jews, after Mamdani had called the Israeli leader a war criminal responsible for what the mayor described as genocide in Gaza. The exchange drew attention in a city that is home to large Jewish and Palestinian communities.
Sources: Anadolu Agency
Drone Strike in Khan Younis Tests a Fragile Ceasefire
A drone strike on a civilian vehicle in Khan Younis killed one Palestinian and wounded three, Anadolu Agency reports, citing a medical source. Middle East Eye counted three Palestinians killed across the Gaza Strip overnight, and Morocco's foreign minister urged all parties to honor the ceasefire and let aid move freely.
Sources: Anadolu Agency, Middle East Eye, Anadolu Agency
Raids and Farmland Clearance Across the West Bank
Israeli forces conducted raids and arrests in Jerusalem, Ramallah, Tubas, Jericho, Bethlehem and Tulkarem, according to Anadolu Agency, which also reports that a Palestinian car was torched near Yatta. Separate orders cover the clearing of trees and vegetation on roughly 340 dunams of Palestinian land in the Jenin and Ramallah areas, while Middle East Eye reports settlers uprooted olive trees in one village.
Sources: Anadolu Agency, Anadolu Agency
UN Population Fund Flags Rise in Gender-Based Violence
BBC News reports that the UN Population Fund has recorded a sharp increase in violence against women in Gaza, together with a severe rise in early and forced marriages among displaced families.
Sources: BBC News
Parents of Detained Palestinian Teens Share Their Stories
In a feature from Al Jazeera, Palestinian parents describe life while their teenage sons remain in Israeli detention, adding to testimony gathered by human rights organizations on the treatment of minors in military custody.
Sources: Al Jazeera
Wheelchairs for Gaza's Children Held at the Border
Some 900 wheelchairs meant for children in Gaza are being held up by Israeli authorities, Middle East Eye reports, as aid groups warn that limits on medical equipment are slowing recovery.
Sources: Middle East Eye
Amnesty Criticizes Israel's Place in European Soccer
Amnesty International called Israel's continued participation in UEFA soccer competitions unconscionable, according to Middle East Eye, joining fans and advocacy groups who want sports bodies to respond.
Sources: Middle East Eye
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