Global Push for Two-State Solution [EmmanuelMacron]: Saudi Arabia and European Partners Lead Peace Initiative
In a significant diplomatic development, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and European leaders have agreed to co-chair a major international conference on the two-state solution, scheduled to take place in New York on September 22. The initiative aims to reinvigorate global efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a framework that ensures security for Israel and justice for Palestinians.
The leaders emphasized that the recent decision by the United States to deny visas to Palestinian officials is unacceptable, urging Washington to reverse the measure. They stressed that Palestinian participation must be secured in line with the obligations of the UN host country agreement. Without Palestinian representation, they argued, any credible dialogue toward peace would be incomplete.
The primary objectives of the upcoming conference are clear: to mobilize the broadest possible international support for the two-state solution, which remains the only viable pathway to meet the legitimate aspirations of both peoples. The plan underscores several urgent steps — establishing a permanent ceasefire, ensuring the release of all hostages, scaling up humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, and deploying a stabilization mission to restore order and security.
The joint vision also outlines what should follow: the disarmament of Hamas, excluding the group from any future governance of Gaza, reforming and strengthening the Palestinian Authority, and launching a comprehensive reconstruction program for Gaza. The leaders stressed that military operations, annexation attempts, or forced displacement cannot derail the momentum that has already drawn the support of many international partners.
By convening the conference in New York, organizers hope to transform growing global consensus into a practical roadmap. They see September 22 as a turning point — a chance to reaffirm international law, revive stalled negotiations, and create conditions for lasting peace and security in the Middle East.
This initiative signals not just a regional commitment but also a wider international effort. With Saudi Arabia and European partners at the forefront, the conference is poised to become a landmark moment in the quest for a just and sustainable peace.
