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UN Meeting to Revitalize Palestinian Statehood Recognition

UN Meeting to Revitalize Palestinian Statehood Recognition

France's imminent recognition of Palestinian statehood sets the stage for a UN conference aiming to revive the two-state solution, as Israel's absence and ongoing conflict in Gaza loom large.
The UN is set to convene a pivotal meeting next week, with France's recent announcement of its intention to recognize the State of Palestine in September breathing new life into efforts to push for a two-state solution.

The conference, scheduled from July 28-30 and co-chaired by Riyadh and Paris, aims to foster peaceful coexistence between Israel and Palestine.

This development alters the dynamics of the meeting, prompting other nations to consider similar declarations of intent to recognize Palestine.

Currently, at least 142 of the 193 UN member states recognize the Palestinian state proclaimed in 1988.The call for a two-state solution dates back to 1947 when the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution advocating for the partition of Palestine into Jewish and Arab states, a decision that led to Israel's proclamation in 1948.

Despite widespread support for this concept among UN member states over decades, concerns have risen due to prolonged conflict and territorial expansion issues.

The recent war in Gaza, Israeli settlements' growth in the West Bank, and Israeli officials' discussions on annexing occupied territory threaten the viability of a Palestinian state.The upcoming New York conference serves as a response to these escalating tensions, with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and ministers from around the world expected to attend.

The meeting will focus on three key areas: facilitating recognition of a Palestinian state, reforming the Palestinian Authority, disarming Hamas and excluding it from Palestinian governance, and fostering normalization of relations between Israel and Arab states that have not yet done so.

While no new normalization deals are anticipated at this stage, the conference seeks to transform international law and consensus into actionable plans for ending the occupation and conflict permanently.Representatives from over 100 countries will address the humanitarian situation in Gaza during the meeting, with expectations of intense criticism directed towards Israel's ongoing military actions.

Despite Israel and the United States' absence from the conference, discussions are set to explore paths towards peace and a negotiated settlement that ensures mutual coexistence and security for both parties.
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