Meeting in Spain Discusses Palestinian Statehood and Two-State Solution

European and Muslim nations convened in Spain to discuss a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing the need for a clear implementation schedule. Spain, Norway, and Ireland have recognized a unified Palestinian state, and the meeting aimed to address the ongoing violence in the region.

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9/13/2024

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European, Muslim countries meet in Spain eyeing schedule for Palestinian statehood

9/12/2024

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Spain to host meeting of European and Muslim countries on Palestinian statehood

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Highlights

A high-level meeting of European and Muslim countries took place in Spain to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Spain, Norway, and Ireland have recognized a unified Palestinian state comprising the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
The meeting called for a clear schedule for the implementation of a two-state solution.
Participants included foreign ministers from several countries and the Palestinian Prime Minister, but Israel was not invited.
The ongoing conflict has intensified the urgency for a peaceful resolution.

Perspectives

The meeting participants expressed a strong desire to move from discussions to actionable steps towards a two-state solution, highlighting the urgency created by the ongoing violence in Gaza and the West Bank.
The decision to exclude Israel from the meeting was noted, with the Spanish Foreign Minister stating that they would welcome Israel's participation in future discussions about peace.