US EditionSaudi Arabia, France Seek Support for Declaration on Two-State Solution Between Israel, Palestinians
NEW YORK, UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS, JUL 29 – The summit aims to build consensus on Palestinian statehood amid escalating Gaza crisis, with France set to formally recognize Palestine, joining over 140 nations, officials said.
- On Monday, the United Nations opened a two-day summit in New York, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, to advance Palestinian statehood efforts.
- Amid a severe humanitarian crisis, the summit aims to reinvigorate stalled peace efforts, as Israel’s military campaign since Oct. 7, 2023, has killed over 56,000 Palestinians, causing acute penury in Gaza.
- Support for Palestinian statehood surged after the war’s toll, prompting France to formally recognize Palestine to strengthen moderate leadership and counter extremist influence.
- The United States and Israel boycotted the summit, with Tammy Bruce saying it would prolong the Gaza war, embolden Hamas, and undermine peace efforts.
- At least 142 of 193 UN member states recognize Palestinian statehood, and France will formally recognize Palestine in September during the 80th UN General Assembly, co-chaired by Macron and bin Salman.
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The Straits TimesSaudi Arabia, France seek support for declaration on two-state solution between Israel, Palestinians
By Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -Saudi Arabia and France on Tuesday called on countries at the United Nations to support a declaration that outlines "tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps" towards implementing a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians.The seven-page declaration is the result of an international conference at the U.N. this week - hosted by Saudi Arabia and France - on the decades-long conflict. The
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, Emmanuel Macron announced the recognition of the Palestinian State in September. In New York, a conference co-organized by France and Saudi Arabia is now trying to rally other countries to this diplomatic initiative.
At the Glass Palace the conference on "two States" presided over by France and Arabia. Big absent: Washington and Tel Aviv
France and Saudi Arabia are trying to coordinate the efforts of 125 countries to ultimately find a lasting solution to the conflict in the Middle East.
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