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Last week, Macron told British lawmakers that the two-state solution is “the only way to ensure peace and stability for everyone in the region” and is working to build momentum for Palestinian state recognition among many countries. However, the lack of progress in ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel complicates such decisions.

Israel and the U.S. oppose the recognition of a Palestinian state and have advised UN delegations not to attend the conference in New York. Israel stated that recognition would be seen as a reward for Hamas terrorism.

The conference, originally planned for June, was postponed after Israel’s attack on Iran triggered a security crisis across the Middle East. The summit includes several working groups designed to facilitate the path toward a two-state solution, including on future Palestinian governance, economic renewal, and confronting hate speech.

French sources say no recognition decisions have been made yet, and that the next event in Paris may provide a platform for such discussions.