1. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized countries like the UK and France for recognizing Palestinian statehood, labeling it as "sheer madness."
- He also emphasized that Israel will not follow suit regarding Palestinian statehood.
2. Netanyahu announced plans to expand Israel's operation to capture Gaza City, stating that Hamas is holed up in the city.
3. Protests both for and against Netanyahu's policies took place near the UN, with demands for an immediate end to fighting and calls for a ceasefire from supporters of Palestine, as well as Israeli protesters pushing for a resolution to end the war and bring hostages back.
- He also emphasized that Israel will not follow suit regarding Palestinian statehood.
2. Netanyahu announced plans to expand Israel's operation to capture Gaza City, stating that Hamas is holed up in the city.
3. Protests both for and against Netanyahu's policies took place near the UN, with demands for an immediate end to fighting and calls for a ceasefire from supporters of Palestine, as well as Israeli protesters pushing for a resolution to end the war and bring hostages back.
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Summary
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu criticized UK, France over Palestinian statehood recognition, calling it "sheer madness." He vowed Israel won't follow suit. Netanyahu announced plans to expand Israel's operation in Gaza City, claiming Hamas is hiding there. Protests for and against Netanyahu's