A summit was held at the United Nations, co-hosted by Saudi Arabia and France, to seek a resolution to the Palestinian-Israeli dispute. The timing of the summit coincided with the recognition of Palestine as a state by several European nations including the United Kingdom and France, seen as part of a broader effort to curb Israel’s ongoing offensive in Gaza.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi Foreign Minister, called on all nations to recognize Palestine, commending France’s decision. During the discussions focused on implementing a two-state solution, Prince Faisal urged, “We urge all other nations to take this historic step, which will significantly impact the efforts to achieve a two-state solution.” The recognition by France and other nations of a Palestinian state demonstrated the international community’s commitment to justice for the Palestinian people. Saudi Arabia also expressed its eagerness to see the conference’s resolutions implemented on the ground, including ending the conflict in Gaza. Prince Faisal reiterated Saudi Arabia’s call for East Jerusalem to be the capital of Palestine, based on the 1967 borders.
At the start of the high-level international conference on the two-state solution, Macron mentioned the importance for both Israel and Palestine to coexist peacefully and securely. Despite this, Macron condemned the expanding military operations in Gaza, as Israel aimed to destroy Hamas.