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What is Palestinian statehood?

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Palestinian statehood refers to the recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state, central to the two-state solution aiming for Israel and Palestine to coexist in peace and security. Many countries and international bodies support this as a path to peace, though conditions and recognition vary.

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France leads UN talks on Israel-Palestine two-state solution

France 24 · 10 days ago
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France 24
10 days ago
  • France and Saudi Arabia convened a UN conference on the two-state solution in New York. 10s
  • French President Macron announced plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state. 51s
  • 142 out of 193 UN member states currently recognize a Palestinian state. 1m 4s
  • Concerns persist over the viability of a Palestinian state due to conflict and settlements. 1m 26s
  • The US and Israel boycotted the conference, calling it unproductive. 1m 42s
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France leads UN talks on Israel-Palestine two-state solution
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France 24
10 days ago
France leads UN talks on Israel-Palestine two-state solution

Palestinian statehood is part of the two-state solution, envisioning Israel and Palestine living in peace and security.

France leads UN talks on Israel-Palestine two-state solution
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France 24
10 days ago
France leads UN talks on Israel-Palestine two-state solution

Establishment of a Palestinian state is seen as necessary to address the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination and achieve sustainable peace.

France urges other countries to join it in recognising Palestine
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Africanews
10 days ago
France urges other countries to join it in recognising Palestine

France reaffirms the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and commits to recognizing the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly.

UN summit pushes for two-state solution amid U.S., Israel boycott
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Al Jazeera
10 days ago
UN summit pushes for two-state solution amid U.S., Israel boycott

A two-state solution between Israel and Palestine is being pushed to build a new alliance based on justice, mutual recognition, and shared humanity.

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