US Rejects UN Two-State Solution Conference Citing Diplomatic Harm

The United States has strongly rejected an upcoming United Nations conference on the two-state solution, calling it an "unproductive and ill-timed" publicity stunt that risks prolonging the conflict and empowering Hamas. U.S. officials, including Secretary Rubio and spokesperson Tammy Bruce, criticized the conference for rewarding terrorism and obstructing peace efforts, emphasizing a focus on direct diplomacy over symbolic gestures. Meanwhile, France, co-chairing the UN conference with Saudi Arabia, reiterated that a two-state solution is the only viable path to peace, with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and President Emmanuel Macron advocating for official recognition of the State of Palestine. The conference, which brings together ministers from over 100 countries, aims to advance concrete measures such as Palestinian state recognition, institutional reforms, and Hamas disarmament. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa called for international action and an international force to support Palestinian statehood, with hopes that Britain and other European nations will follow France's lead in recognition. The gathering underscores the growing international divide between symbolic diplomatic acts and efforts prioritizing direct conflict resolution.