Dozens of ministers from around the world convened at a United Nations conference to advocate for renewed efforts toward a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, despite a boycott by Israel and the United States. The event, co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, saw mounting calls for international recognition of a Palestinian state, with France pledging formal recognition in September and Luxembourg hinting it may follow suit. Discussions focused on reversing the erosion of prospects for a two-state solution amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, expanding Israeli settlements, and Israeli government policies. Saudi Arabia reiterated that normalization with Israel hinges on the establishment of a Palestinian state, while the Palestinian Authority called for an end to the war in Gaza, release of hostages, and reunification of Palestinian territories. The conference highlighted deep divisions, with Israel and the United States dismissing the gathering as disconnected from reality and counterproductive to peace efforts.
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