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UN Chief Guterres Urges ‘Irreversible Action’ On Israel-Palestine Two-State Plan

The UN Secretary-General has urged world leaders to take concrete, “irreversible action” toward a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.

Antonio Guterres

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on world leaders to take “irreversible action” toward realising a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, warning that time is running out to secure peace in the region.

Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East on Tuesday, Guterres urged member states to move beyond verbal support and commit to practical steps to help establish a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel.

“I encourage Member States to go beyond affirmations, and to think creatively about the concrete steps they will take to support a viable two-state solution before it is too late,” he said.

The renewed push for peace comes ahead of a high-level international conference scheduled for June, to be co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia at the United Nations.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the conference aims to advance both the recognition of a Palestinian state and the normalisation of ties with Israel, describing the dual-track approach as essential to achieving lasting peace.

“Our objective is clear: to make progress on the recognition of Palestine and the normalization of relations with Israel at the same time,” Barrot told the Council. “This is how we will be able to guarantee Israel’s security and its regional integration, whilst responding to the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinians to have their own state.”

Barrot also outlined key conditions for advancing the peace roadmap, including the disarmament of the militant group Hamas, the establishment of a credible governing authority in Gaza that excludes Hamas, and significant reforms to the Palestinian Authority.

The United Nations has long supported the two-state framework, envisioning Israel and an independent Palestinian state living side by side within secure and internationally recognised borders. The Palestinians seek statehood in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip—territories occupied by Israel since the 1967 war.

With tensions in the region remaining high and diplomatic efforts often stalled, the upcoming conference is being viewed as a critical opportunity to reinvigorate the peace process and shift focus from conflict to cooperation.UN Chief Guterres Urges ‘Irreversible Action’ On Israel-Palestine Two-State Plan

EXCERPT: The UN Secretary-General has urged world leaders to take concrete, “irreversible action” toward a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on world leaders to take “irreversible action” toward realising a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, warning that time is running out to secure peace in the region.

Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East on Tuesday, Guterres urged member states to move beyond verbal support and commit to practical steps to help establish a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel.

“I encourage Member States to go beyond affirmations, and to think creatively about the concrete steps they will take to support a viable two-state solution before it is too late,” he said.

The renewed push for peace comes ahead of a high-level international conference scheduled for June, to be co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia at the United Nations.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the conference aims to advance both the recognition of a Palestinian state and the normalisation of ties with Israel, describing the dual-track approach as essential to achieving lasting peace.

“Our objective is clear: to make progress on the recognition of Palestine and the normalization of relations with Israel at the same time,” Barrot told the Council. “This is how we will be able to guarantee Israel’s security and its regional integration, whilst responding to the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinians to have their own state.”

Barrot also outlined key conditions for advancing the peace roadmap, including the disarmament of the militant group Hamas, the establishment of a credible governing authority in Gaza that excludes Hamas, and significant reforms to the Palestinian Authority.

The United Nations has long supported the two-state framework, envisioning Israel and an independent Palestinian state living side by side within secure and internationally recognised borders. The Palestinians seek statehood in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip—territories occupied by Israel since the 1967 war.

With tensions in the region remaining high and diplomatic efforts often stalled, the upcoming conference is being viewed as a critical opportunity to reinvigorate the peace process and shift focus from conflict to cooperation.

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