The UK, Canada, and Australia officially recognize Palestine as a state ahead of the UN statehood vote. The move sparks backlash from the US and Israel, who argue it undermines peace efforts and rewards Hamas amid ongoing tensions in Gaza. 0:00 – INTRODUCTON05:11 – US SLAMS UN PLAN TO BACK PALESTINE STATE, CITES HAMAS THREAT06:44 – TWO ROCKETS HIT ASHDOD; IDF KILLS HAMAS FIGHTERSn18oc_world n18oc_crux