European and Muslim Nations Convene in Spain to Advocate Palestinian Statehood

High-level meeting calls for a clear schedule to implement a two-state solution to end Gaza conflict.

Spain hosted a high-level meeting with several European and Muslim countries to discuss ending the Gaza war.
Participants emphasized the need for a clear schedule to implement a two-state solution, starting with Palestine joining the United Nations.
Israel was notably absent from the meeting, as it is not part of the Arab-Islamic Contact Group for Gaza.
Spain, Norway, and Ireland formally recognized a unified Palestinian state on May 28, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The ongoing 11-month war in Gaza and escalating violence in the West Bank have added urgency to finding a peaceful resolution.