The French president has rallied 142 nations behind a road map for a two-state solution after the Gaza war ends. Missing from the list: Israel and the United States.

Together for Palestine, a fundraising event described as the biggest of its kind in the UK, has raised more than £1.6m ($2.2m). Wednesday's concert saw dozens of singers, actors and others gather in London for a mixture of musical performances, speeches and addresses from doctors and journalists working in Gaza.

At the United Nations, Palestine is top of the agenda. But maneuverings at the U.N. are unlikely to change the brutal reality on the ground in Gaza.

Florence Pugh spoke up for Palestine at a fundraising event in London on Wednesday night, calling on the crowd to put "pressure on the governments."

The United States, Israel's closest ally, reiterated its opposition to the New York Declaration and the General Assembly resolution endorsing implementation of a two-state solution.

As diplomatic calls grow for an independent Palestine to be more widely recognized at the United Nations General Assembly, increased Israeli activity is undermining the viability of such a nation.

"Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder is going viral for her Emmys acceptance speech, in which she criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement, called to "free Palestine" and gave a shoutout to the Philadelphia Eagles. Einbinder won the award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for her role as Ava Daniels. It was her first Emmy win.

According to Norfolk Southern, efforts to clean-up and restore the site of the Feb. 3, 2023, train derailment and chemical release wrapped up recently. The announcement came without fanfare. It was not reported in a press release or press conference but rather in a brief update to nsmakingitright.

Portugal will officially recognise a Palestinian State on Sunday, Lisbon's foreign ministry said on Friday, ahead of a UN General Assembly where around 10 other countries are set to follow suit. Britain,