French President Emmanuel Macron is spearheading an international conference from June 17-20, 2025, aimed at reviving the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. This initiative faces strong opposition from Israel, particularly from Prime Minister Netanyahu, who has rejected the idea of a Palestinian state amid ongoing settlement expansions in the West Bank.
The push for a Palestinian state has gained urgency following Israel's recent approval of 22 new settlements in the West Bank, marking the largest expansion since the Oslo Accords. Macron's initiative seeks to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and promote a two-state solution, which has been increasingly undermined by Israeli policies.
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