Germany Backs UN Two-State Solution Resolution Amid Global Debate

Germany has announced its support for a United Nations resolution endorsing a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, aligning with a France- and Saudi Arabia-led proposal. Despite backing the resolution, Germany maintains that the time has not yet come to recognize a Palestinian state, emphasizing its long-standing advocacy for peaceful coexistence instead. Other countries such as Britain, France, Canada, Australia, and Belgium are preparing to recognize Palestinian statehood at the upcoming UN General Assembly, but the United States opposes such moves, warning of potential complications. The New York Declaration, which the resolution enshrines, also calls for the disarmament of Hamas and its removal from power in Gaza. Critics of recognizing Palestinian independence argue that such recognition is largely symbolic due to the limited tangible impact on the ground by states that have done so. Germany’s support reflects significant international collaboration toward Middle Eastern peace, while the U.S. continues to caution against premature recognition.