A UN conference set for next week regarding the establishment of a Palestinian state has been postponed due to escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, as announced by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Postponement of Palestinian Statehood Conference Amidst Ongoing Israel-Iran Conflict
Postponement of Palestinian Statehood Conference Amidst Ongoing Israel-Iran Conflict
Conflicts force leaders to delay key conference that could change the course of Palestinian statehood.
June 14, 2025, 10:33 a.m. ET – President Emmanuel Macron of France revealed that a planned UN conference focused on the potential creation of a Palestinian state has been postponed because of the ongoing military exchanges between Israel and Iran. Macron, who was set to co-chair the conference alongside Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, emphasized that the decision to delay was critical, as several key regional leaders—including Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the Palestinian Authority—would be unable to attend due to the current violence.
In his remarks, Macron indicated that although the postponement would be temporary with a new date to be determined shortly, the intention to explore a two-state solution remains "unstoppable." This perspective, however, diverges sharply from that of both the United States and Israel, who had previously indicated their refusal to participate in the conference. The U.S. government recently urged countries to avoid engaging in the talks, deeming it inappropriate to pressure Israel while it is in a war scenario.
France’s position reflects a growing sentiment among several European nations that believe the current Israeli government, characterized as the most right-wing in its history, is leading the country into a potentially disastrous future—especially in terms of the humanitarian toll on Palestinian lives. This conviction has pushed France to advocate for a political framework that addresses the aftermath of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, a proposal that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has consistently resisted.
As tensions continue to rise, the international community watches closely, awaiting any developments that could reshape the landscape of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In his remarks, Macron indicated that although the postponement would be temporary with a new date to be determined shortly, the intention to explore a two-state solution remains "unstoppable." This perspective, however, diverges sharply from that of both the United States and Israel, who had previously indicated their refusal to participate in the conference. The U.S. government recently urged countries to avoid engaging in the talks, deeming it inappropriate to pressure Israel while it is in a war scenario.
France’s position reflects a growing sentiment among several European nations that believe the current Israeli government, characterized as the most right-wing in its history, is leading the country into a potentially disastrous future—especially in terms of the humanitarian toll on Palestinian lives. This conviction has pushed France to advocate for a political framework that addresses the aftermath of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, a proposal that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has consistently resisted.
As tensions continue to rise, the international community watches closely, awaiting any developments that could reshape the landscape of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
