A Shot at Peace: Secretary-General Guterres Urges Intense Action for a Two-State Israeli-Palestinian Solution
Global leader calls for immediate, unalterable actions toward reestablishing a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, as advocated by the United Nations.
In a bid to revive the stagnant Middle East peace negotiations, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued an impassioned appeal to global leaders. At a Security Council meeting, he stressed the urgency of moving past rhetoric and devising practical measures to support a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
Addressing the council, Guterres emphasized, "It's high time to move beyond empty words, and to contemplate inventive strategies that will bolster a tangible two-state solution before it's too late."
France and Saudi Arabia are set to cooperate in hosting an international conference at the United Nations in June.
As per French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, "Our objective crystal-clear: to spark progress on the recognition of Palestine and Israel's normalization. Together."
*Two-State Solution: Last Call for a Peaceful Coexistence between Israel and Palestine*
In pursuit of guaranteeing Israel's security and regional integration while addressing Palestinians' aspirations for their own state, Guterres suggested a roadmap involving several key elements.
- Palestinian Hamas Disarmament: A critical aspect of the two-state solution is the disarming of Hamas, though it remains a contentious issue.
- Governance Structure and Gaza Strip Reforms: Establishing a credible government structure within the Gaza Strip, with Hamas excluded, is essential. Furthermore, implementing reforms in the Palestinian Authority is crucial for its effectiveness and ability to adhere to agreements.
- International Recognition of Palestine: Acknowledging Palestine as a state by countries such as the United States could have significant legal implications, leading to broader international recognition.
- The Upcoming International Conference: The upcoming High-Level International Conference, scheduled for June 2025, offers a platform for countries to reach robust commitments to advance the two-state solution, rejuvenating the political process and securing the viability of a two-state outcome.
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- In the pursuit of a peaceful coexistence, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, advocates for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, prioritizing the disarmament of Palestinian Hamas to facilitate negotiations.
- Establishing a credible government structure within the Gaza Strip, excluding Hamas, and implementing reforms in the Palestinian Authority are crucial steps to ensure the effectiveness of the Palestinians in adhering to agreements.
- International recognition of Palestine, such as that by the United States, could have substantial legal implications, eventually leading to a broader acknowledgment of Palestine as a state by Arab states.
- France and Saudi Arabia, collaborating to host an international conference at the United Nations in June 2025, aim to promote progress in both the recognition of Palestine and Israel's normalization.
- This High-Level International Conference will provide a platform for countries to make robust commitments, rejuvenating the political process and securing the viability of a two-state solution in the Middle East, a region in dire need of peacekeeping and conflict resolution efforts.
