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UN conference on Palestinian statehood postponed

Euronews · 1 month ago
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1 month ago

France and Saudi Arabia were due to co-chair a top-level UN conference on a two-state solution in New York next week, but French President Emmanuel Macron said it has been postponed due to surging tensions in the Middle East.

Breakdown
  • French President Macron announced the postponement of a UN conference on Palestinian statehood.
  • The conference was scheduled for New York and was to be co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia. 6s
  • The postponement is due to security concerns after Israeli strikes on Iran. 11s
  • France and Germany are increasing protection of Israeli assets and Jewish sites. 18s
  • Macron and German Chancellor Merz called for restraint to prevent further escalation. 53s
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