It is predicted that the United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump will enter the United Nations (UN) General Assembly isolated, because he does not agree with United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the recognition of Palestinian statehood.
The most important part of the UN General Assembly session in New York, when world leaders deliver speeches, will last from September 23rd to 29th.
When Trump delivers his first speech on September 23rd in his second presidential term, because of the war in Gaza, he will be in conflict with more than half of the members, including key allies.
Trump’s administration is increasingly isolated on this issue as the conflict approaches its second year. While a growing number of countries condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza, the U.S. not only stands by its ally but also provides it with constant political and military support.
One of the most obvious examples of U.S. isolation will be today, when France and Saudi Arabia jointly organize a conference on the two-state solution, with the support of 142 out of 193 UN members.
The U.S. is not participating in the conference and was among only ten countries that voted against the General Assembly resolution supporting this high-level gathering.
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce recognition of the Palestinian state during the conference.
It is mostly a symbolic move that some countries have already taken or plan to take in the coming weeks, and which officials of Trump’s administration condemned as counterproductive to peace efforts.
The UK announced recognition of the Palestinian state this weekend, while Canada, Australia, and Belgium plan to join France in announcing recognition during the UN session.
