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In tonight's other news, four Western nations formally recognized a Palestinian state today,

a decision denounced by their ally Israel.

Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Portugal said the recognition could help revive efforts to stop the war in Gaza and release the hostages.

British Prime Minister Kirstarmer said the move is not meant to reward Hamas.

We are acting to keep alive the possibility of peace and a two-state solution. That means a safe and secure Israel

alongside a viable Palestinian state. At the moment, we have neither. The move spurred Israeli

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to say a Palestinian state will not happen.

More countries are set to recognize Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly this week.

Hours before that announcement, Israeli strikes pummeled Gaza City.

At least 40 people were killed, including children.

Israel did not comment on the strikes, but has previously

called Gaza City the final Hamas stronghold.

President Trump plans to nominate a senior White House aide and loyalist to be the new top

federal prosecutor in Virginia. In a social media post, the president said he wants

Lindsay Halligan for the job.

She served as one of Mr. Trump's lawyers during the classified documents investigation.

If confirmed, Halligan would take the place of Eric Siebert, who resigned on Friday.

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