France and Saudi Arabia to Co-Host 2025 Conference on Palestinian Statehood

The June 2025 conference aims to advance diplomatic efforts toward a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will co-chair a conference in June 2025 focusing on the establishment of a Palestinian state.
The initiative seeks to promote the two-state solution, envisioning Israel and Palestine as independent nations living side by side.
Macron emphasized the importance of involving international partners to build momentum toward mutual recognition between Israel and Palestine.
Saudi Arabia has tied its normalization of relations with Israel to the creation of a Palestinian state, signaling a firm stance on the issue.
The announcement follows increased calls for a two-state resolution after heightened tensions and conflict in Gaza over the past year.