Overview

• The U.S. published a comprehensive 21-point framework for ending the Gaza war.

• Over 700,000 Gazans have evacuated southward, leaving an estimated 200,000 still inside Gaza City.

• The Palestinian Authority announced that it had secured foreign funding pledges to maintain basic government services, as Israel continues to withhold tax revenues it collects on the PA’s behalf, due to the PA’s insistence of maintaining its policy of rewarding terrorists with monthly payments.

• During the UNGA, France, Portugal, and other countries recognized the State of Palestine , raising the total number of countries recognizing it to 153.In Turkey, Devlet Bahçeli, head of the nationalist MHP party and Erdogan’s coalition partner, escalated rhetoric by saying it was time to issue a hard ultimatum to Israel – including a military option.

• On Sept 25, the IAF launched its largest strike in Yemen to date: 20 aircraft, 65 munitions, 7 targets across Sana’a.

Gaza 

Diplomatic

•  U.S. 21-Point Peace Proposal

The U.S. published a comprehensive 21-point framework for ending the Gaza war. Its key provisions include:

• The framework does mention of the Palestinian Authority (PA) as a possible partner in a future governing body for Gaza, contingent on deep reforms in Ramallah and after Gaza’s reconstruction. This is seen by some as a significant…