In a historic diplomatic shift, France and Saudi Arabia are set to host dozens of world leaders at the United Nations to rally global support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. According to Reuters and Al Jazeera, several nations—including Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal—have officially recognised a Palestinian state, with France and others expected to follow suit.
While this recognition has boosted Palestinian morale, Israel and the United States have condemned the move, dismissing it as a “publicity stunt” and vowing to boycott the summit. Israeli officials are reportedly considering annexing parts of the occupied West Bank as a potential response, a move that could further strain relations with Arab states like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which warned that annexation would violate the spirit of the Abraham Accords.
Germany and Italy have expressed reservations, stressing that recognition should follow meaningful negotiations to achieve a two-state solution. Analysts warn that annexation could backfire diplomatically, alienating key Middle Eastern partners and complicating global peace efforts.
The renewed global recognition reflects growing frustration with the stalled peace process since the 1993 Oslo Accords, as violence in Gaza and the West Bank escalates. As noted by BBC News, international political support for a Palestinian state has rarely been stronger, even as conditions on the ground deteriorate.
