A UN summit on a two-state solution for Palestine and Israel, rescheduled for July 28-29, is unlikely to see French President Emmanuel Macron's attendance, reducing the likelihood of high-profile announcements on Palestinian state recognition. The summit faces opposition from Israel and the US, and its progress is complicated by the lack of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
Macron not expected to attend UN summit on two-state solution for Palestine and Israel
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A UN summit on a two-state solution for Palestine and Israel, rescheduled for July 28-29, is unlikely to see French President Emmanuel Macron's attendance, reducing the likelihood of high-profile announcements on Palestinian state recognition. The summit faces opposition from Israel and the US, and its progress is complicated by the lack of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
Trending- 1 Originally June (2025): UN summit on two-state solution slated.
- 2 June (2025): Summit postponed due to Israeli attack on Iran.
- 3 Last week (July 2025): Anglo-French summit where Macron called for Palestinian state recognition.
- 4 July 28-29: UN summit on two-state solution rescheduled.
- 5 Monday (July 14, 2025): Foreign ministers from Israel and Palestine expected to attend dinner in Brussels.
- Reduced likelihood of high-profile announcements on Palestinian state recognition
- Continued diplomatic stalemate on the two-state solution
- Ongoing conflict in Gaza and West Bank
- Strained international relations regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
- Uncertainty regarding future peace processes
What: French President Emmanuel Macron's expected absence from a UN summit on a two-state solution for Palestine and Israel, and the implications for Palestinian state recognition.
When: Published July 13, 2025. Summit rescheduled for July 28-29. Originally slated for June. Anglo-French summit held last week. Dinner in Brussels on Monday.
Where: New York (UN conference), Paris (subsequent event), Brussels (dinner), United Kingdom (Anglo-French summit), Middle East (Gaza, West Bank).
Why: Macron's absence makes high-profile recognition announcements less likely. The lack of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel complicates decisions on recognition. Israel and the US oppose recognition, viewing it as a reward for Hamas terrorism.
How: Macron's non-attendance, coupled with opposition from Israel and the US, and the ongoing conflict, hinders diplomatic progress towards a two-state solution and Palestinian state recognition. The summit will proceed with foreign ministers instead of heads of state.