WATCH LIVE: Second day of UN meeting on ‘Question of Palestine’ and two-state solution with Israel
Summary
The U.N. General Assembly convened a meeting to discuss a two-state solution for the Israel-Palestinian conflict. France and Saudi Arabia co-chaired the meeting, which Israel and the United States chose not to attend. The U.N. Secretary-General emphasized the need for renewed efforts towards this solution due to the current challenges.Key Facts
- The meeting aimed to promote a two-state solution, which means creating separate, independent nations for Israelis and Palestinians.
- France and Saudi Arabia co-chaired the event; they believe a two-state solution is the best way to achieve peace.
- Israel’s government and the United States did not participate, citing opposition and concerns about the meeting’s effectiveness.
- U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres stated recent events make a two-state solution seem more difficult.
- Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa urged countries to formally recognize Palestine as a state.
- The meeting was initially planned for June but was postponed due to increased Middle Eastern tensions.
- The idea of a two-state solution has international support and involves returning to pre-1967 boundaries.
- The two-state solution envisions both Israel and a new Palestinian state existing peacefully side by side.
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