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Saudi Arabia, France seek support for declaration on two-state solution between Israel, Palestinians
Saudi Arabia, France seek support for declaration on two-state solution between Israel, Palestinians By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -Saudi Arabia and France on Tuesday called on countries at the United Nations to support a declaration that outlines "tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps" towards implementing a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians. The seven-page declaration is the result of an international conference at the U.N. this week - hosted by Saudi Arabia and France - on the decades-long conflict. The United States and Israel boycotted the event. "We call on you to support this document before the end of the 79th session of the General Assembly by contacting the missions of Saudi Arabia and France in New York," Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud told the conference on Tuesday. The 80th U.N. General Assembly is due to start in September. The first step outlined in the declaration is to end the 22-month war between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip. "Following the ceasefire, a transitional administrative committee must be immediately established to operate in Gaza under the umbrella of the Palestinian Authority," it reads. The Palestinian Authority currently exercises limited self-rule in the West Bank under Israeli occupation. The declaration supports the deployment of a temporary international stabilization mission, mandated by the U.N. Security Council, and welcomes "the readiness expressed by some member states to contribute troops." It calls on Israel's leadership to "issue a clear public commitment to the two-state solution, including a sovereign and viable Palestinian State," to immediately end violence and incitement against Palestinians, and to halt all settlement, land grabs, and annexation activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including East Jerusalem. The declaration commits to adopting restrictive measures against violent extremist settlers and those who support illegal settlements, and adopting targeted measures "against entities and individuals acting against the principle of the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine, through violence or acts of terrorism, and in breach of international law." It also describes regional integration and independent Palestinian statehood as "intertwined objectives." "Only by ending the war in Gaza, releasing all hostages, ending occupation, rejecting violence and terror, realizing an independent, sovereign, and democratic Palestinian State, ending the occupation of all Arab territories and providing solid security guarantees for Israel and Palestine, can normal relations and coexistence among the region's peoples and States be achieved," it reads. Solve the daily Crossword
Straits Times
13 minutes ago
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Saudi Arabia, France seek support for declaration on two-state solution between Israel, Palestinians
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy addresses during a High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at U.N headquarters in New York City, U.S., July 29, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz UNITED NATIONS - Saudi Arabia and France on Tuesday called on countries at the United Nations to support a declaration that outlines "tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps" towards implementing a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians. The seven-page declaration is the result of an international conference at the U.N. this week - hosted by Saudi Arabia and France - on the decades-long conflict. The United States and Israel boycotted the event. "We call on you to support this document before the end of the 79th session of the General Assembly by contacting the missions of Saudi Arabia and France in New York," Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud told the conference on Tuesday. The 80th U.N. General Assembly is due to start in September. The first step outlined in the declaration is to end the 22-month war between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip. "Following the ceasefire, a transitional administrative committee must be immediately established to operate in Gaza under the umbrella of the Palestinian Authority," it reads. The Palestinian Authority currently exercises limited self-rule in the West Bank under Israeli occupation. The declaration supports the deployment of a temporary international stabilization mission, mandated by the U.N. Security Council, and welcomes "the readiness expressed by some member states to contribute troops." It calls on Israel's leadership to "issue a clear public commitment to the two-state solution, including a sovereign and viable Palestinian State," to immediately end violence and incitement against Palestinians, and to halt all settlement, land grabs, and annexation activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including East Jerusalem. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business No clarity yet on baseline or pharmaceutical tariffs with US: DPM Gan Singapore Grace Fu apologises for Tanjong Katong sinkhole, says road may stay closed for a few more days Singapore Terrorism threat in Singapore remains high, driven by events like Israeli-Palestinian conflict: ISD Singapore Liquidators score victory to recoup over $900 million from alleged scammer Ng Yu Zhi's associates Singapore Man on trial for raping woman who hired him to repair lights in her flat Sport IOC president Kirsty Coventry a 'huge supporter' of Singapore Singapore Child and firefighter among 7 taken to hospital after fire breaks out in Toa Payoh flat Singapore S'pore can and must meaningfully apply tech like AI in a way that creates jobs for locals: PM Wong The declaration commits to adopting restrictive measures against violent extremist settlers and those who support illegal settlements, and adopting targeted measures "against entities and individuals acting against the principle of the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine, through violence or acts of terrorism, and in breach of international law." It also describes regional integration and independent Palestinian statehood as "intertwined objectives." "Only by ending the war in Gaza, releasing all hostages, ending occupation, rejecting violence and terror, realizing an independent, sovereign, and democratic Palestinian State, ending the occupation of all Arab territories and providing solid security guarantees for Israel and Palestine, can normal relations and coexistence among the region's peoples and States be achieved," it reads. REUTERS
Reuters
44 minutes ago
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Saudi Arabia, France seek support for declaration on two-state solution between Israel, Palestinians
UNITED NATIONS, July 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia and France on Tuesday called on countries at the United Nations to support a declaration that outlines "tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps" towards implementing a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians. The seven-page declaration is the result of an international conference at the U.N. this week - hosted by Saudi Arabia and France - on the decades-long conflict. The United States and Israel boycotted the event. "We call on you to support this document before the end of the 79th session of the General Assembly by contacting the missions of Saudi Arabia and France in New York," Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud told the conference on Tuesday. The 80th U.N. General Assembly is due to start in September. The first step outlined in the declaration is to end the 22-month war between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip. "Following the ceasefire, a transitional administrative committee must be immediately established to operate in Gaza under the umbrella of the Palestinian Authority," it reads. The Palestinian Authority currently exercises limited self-rule in the West Bank under Israeli occupation. The declaration supports the deployment of a temporary international stabilization mission, mandated by the U.N. Security Council, and welcomes "the readiness expressed by some member states to contribute troops." It calls on Israel's leadership to "issue a clear public commitment to the two-state solution, including a sovereign and viable Palestinian State," to immediately end violence and incitement against Palestinians, and to halt all settlement, land grabs, and annexation activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including East Jerusalem. The declaration commits to adopting restrictive measures against violent extremist settlers and those who support illegal settlements, and adopting targeted measures "against entities and individuals acting against the principle of the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine, through violence or acts of terrorism, and in breach of international law." It also describes regional integration and independent Palestinian statehood as "intertwined objectives." "Only by ending the war in Gaza, releasing all hostages, ending occupation, rejecting violence and terror, realizing an independent, sovereign, and democratic Palestinian State, ending the occupation of all Arab territories and providing solid security guarantees for Israel and Palestine, can normal relations and coexistence among the region's peoples and States be achieved," it reads.
Arab News
an hour ago
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- Arab News
Saudi Arabia and France issue joint UN declaration calling for 2-state solution, end to Gaza war
NEW YORK CITY: France and Saudi Arabia issued a joint declaration at the UN on Tuesday calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, and setting out a detailed international road map for the implementation of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Released at the close of a high-level international conference in New York, which the two countries co-chaired, and seen by Arab News, the 'New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine' outlined a time-bound process for establishing an independent, sovereign Palestinian state alongside Israel, with security guarantees for both sides. The declaration was endorsed by a broad group of international partners that had chaired working groups during the conference, including Brazil, Egypt, Japan, Ireland and the EU, in what organizers described as an 'unprecedented global consensus' on the urgent need to resolve the long-standing conflict. 'The war in Gaza must end now,' the declaration stated. It condemned the attacks by Hamas against Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, 2023, and the subsequent Israeli military operations in Gaza that have resulted in large-scale civilian casualties and the destruction of infrastructure. It warned that a continuing conflict, absent a credible path to peace, 'poses grave threats to regional and international stability,' and called for the immediate implementation of a phased ceasefire agreement, brokered by Egypt, Qatar and the US, to end hostilities, secure the release of hostages, and ensure the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The declaration additionally called for the reunification of Gaza and the West Bank under the control of the Palestinian Authority, and for Hamas to relinquish power in Gaza and surrender its weapons. A transitional administrative committee, backed by international partners, would be established under the authority of the PA, supported by a temporary, UN-led stabilization mission to protect civilians and assist with the security and governance transitions. 'Only a political solution can deliver peace or security,' the declaration stated, as it reaffirmed international backing for a two-state solution based on 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state. The declaration also pledged broad international support for the reconstruction of Gaza, endorsing an Arab-Organization of Islamic Cooperation recovery plan, and announced a forthcoming Gaza Reconstruction Conference to take place in Cairo. It committed to the creation of a dedicated international trust fund, reaffirmed the role of UN Relief and Works Agency, and backed the Palestinian Authority's agenda for reforms. Recent commitments made by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to hold elections and pursue peaceful statehood, alongside plans for democratic reforms and enhanced governance, were welcomed. The signatories also called on Israeli authorities to halt settlement activity, end settler violence, and give a clear public commitment to a two-state solution. 'Unilateral measures threaten to destroy the last remaining path to peace,' the declaration warned. It linked Palestinian statehood to broader normalization and integration efforts in the Middle East. It proposed exploration of a regional security framework, modeled on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and floated the idea of a future 'Peace Day' to mark the formal conclusion of the conflict and the launch of regional cooperation in trade, energy and infrastructure. The co-chairs of the conference pledged to present a progress report on efforts to implement the declaration during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in September, and tasked the chairs of the working groups with establishing a follow-up mechanism under the umbrella of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution. 'This is a historic opportunity,' the declaration stated. 'The time for decisive, collective action is now — to end the war, realize Palestinian statehood, and secure peace and dignity for both peoples.'
Al Arabiya
an hour ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Two-State Conference sets 15-month timeline for creation of Palestinian state
Participants in the Two-State Solution Conference, held in New York, on Tuesday agreed on the need to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the basis of a two-state solution, according to a draft of the conference's final statement. The draft stated that war, occupation and displacement cannot achieve peace, adding that a two-state solution is the only way to meet the aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians and calling for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state living in peace side by side with Israel. Conference participants said they were committed to taking time-bound steps to implement the two-state solution, noting that the timeframe for establishing a Palestinian state is 15 months. The draft stressed the importance of ensuring a viable future for both Palestinians and Israelis, warning that without a two-state solution, the conflict will deepen. It also called on Israel to make a public commitment to the two-state solution. It highlighted the need to reject the forced displacement of Palestinians and urged Israel to end violence and incitement against Palestinians. The draft also said that the war in Gaza must end now, noting that participants had agreed on collective measures to end the war in Gaza. It stressed that Hamas must release all hostages and end its rule in Gaza, condemning both Hamas' attacks on October 7, 2023 and Israeli attacks against civilians. It also noted that taking hostages is prohibited under international law. The draft underscored the rejection of starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza, and added that participants demand the immediate and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. It confirmed that participants support the creation of a dedicated fund for the reconstruction of Gaza, adding that The United Nations and international organizations must provide resources to support Gaza's rebuilding efforts. The draft added that a transitional committee must be established in Gaza immediately under the umbrella of the Palestinian Authority, expressing support for the urgent implementation of the Arab plan for Gaza's reconstruction. It welcomed the principle of one state and one armed force under the Palestinian Authority, emphasizing the need for Hamas to fully disarm and hand over its weapons to Palestinian security forces. The draft also welcomed the Palestinian president's commitment to holding general elections within a year, stressing that Gaza is an integral part of the Palestinian state and must be unified with the West Bank. The draft also stressed that UNRWA's role is currently indispensable, adding that UNRWA will hand over its services to the Palestinian Authority once a just solution to the refugee crisis is reached.
