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Israel and U.S. boycott UN Summit for two-state solution

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The U.N. General Assembly brought high-level officials together to promote a two-state solution to the decades-old Israel-Palestinian conflict. Israel and the United States are boycotting the two-day meeting, co-chaired by the foreign ministers of France and Saudi Arabia

Breakdown
  • The UK announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state if Israel does not meet specific conditions.
  • Recognition is conditional on Israel ending hostilities in Gaza and agreeing to a ceasefire. 42s
  • Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated the UK will assess the situation before the next UN General Assembly. 1m 39s
  • Norway indicated other countries may follow the UK's lead in recognizing Palestine. 1m 46s
  • Currently, 150 countries recognize a Palestinian state, with more expected to join. 2m 6s
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