France and Saudi Arabia will convene dozens of world leaders on Monday to rally assist for a two-state resolution, with a number of of them anticipated to formally acknowledge a Palestinian state — a transfer that would draw harsh Israeli and US responses.
Israel and the US will boycott the summit, stated Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon, describing the occasion as a “circus.” “We don’t suppose it’s useful. We predict it’s truly rewarding terrorism,” he advised reporters on Thursday.
The UK, Canada, Portugal and Australia all introduced on Sunday that they formally acknowledged a State of Palestine, with six extra nations set to observe swimsuit on Monday, forward of world leaders’ addresses to the UN Basic Meeting.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the recognitions in addition to the concept of Palestinian statehood, and vowed to reply upon his return from the UN. Some authorities ministers are pushing Israel to annex a part of the West Financial institution in response.
Saudi Arabia has reportedly warned that West Financial institution annexation would have “main implications.” The UAE, with which Israel has relations, has additionally known as annexation a “crimson line.”
A US State Division spokesperson known as the recognitions “performative,” telling AFP on situation of anonymity: “Our focus stays on critical diplomacy, not performative gestures. Our priorities are clear: the discharge of the hostages, the safety of Israel, and peace and prosperity for all the area that’s solely potential free from Hamas.”
The US administration has additionally warned of potential penalties for individuals who take measures in opposition to Israel, together with in opposition to France, whose president, Emmanuel Macron, is internet hosting the New York summit. Jerusalem can be contemplating particular bilateral measures in opposition to Paris, Israeli officers have stated.
French President Emmanuel Macron attends a joint press convention with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Toulon, southern France, August 29, 2025. (Manon Cruz/Pool by way of AP)
The summit follows Israel’s launch of a floor offensive in Gaza Metropolis and amid few prospects for a ceasefire practically two years into the conflict in Gaza, which was triggered by the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, assault on Israel.
The Western nations which are recognizing a Palestinian state have cited a rising sense of urgency to behave now earlier than the concept of a two-state resolution vanishes without end. Israel has decried the pronouncements as a “prize for terror” following the October 7 assault, and with Hamas nonetheless holding Israeli hostages.
The Basic Meeting endorsed a seven-page declaration this month outlining “tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps” towards a two-state resolution, whereas additionally condemning Hamas and calling on it to give up and disarm.
These efforts drew quick rebukes from Israel and the US.
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon speaks throughout a United Nations Safety Council emergency assembly in New York on June 22, 2025. (Bryan R. Smith / AFP)
“The New York Declaration isn’t a obscure promise for the distant future, however fairly a roadmap that begins with the highest priorities: a ceasefire, the discharge of hostages, and the unimpeded entry of humanitarian help into Gaza,” France’s Overseas Minister Jean-Noel Barrot advised reporters on Thursday.
“As soon as the ceasefire and launch of hostages are achieved, the following step is a plan for the day after, which shall be on the agenda for Monday’s discussions.”
France has pushed the transfer, hoping that Macron’s announcement in July that he would acknowledge a Palestinian state would give larger momentum to a motion hitherto dominated by smaller nations which are usually extra vital of Israel.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, proper, welcomes Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas earlier than their assembly on the Authorities Palace in Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Could 22, 2025. (AP Picture/Hassan Ammar)
A few of the nations recognizing a Palestinian state have stated there could be situations, and others have stated normalization of diplomatic ties could be phased and depending on how the West Financial institution-based Palestinian Authority advances in its guarantees to reform.
Israel has stated it has no confidence within the 89-year-old Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas maintaining pledges to reform and modernize as outlined in a letter to Macron earlier this yr.
Abbas and dozens of Palestinian officers is not going to attend the convention in particular person. The US, a staunch Israeli ally, refused to challenge visas to them, and Abbas is because of appear via video.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman isn’t attending regardless of co-hosting the occasion. The Basic Meeting agreed on Friday by consensus, and not using a vote, that he might seem by way of video at Monday’s assembly.
“The world is saying out loud a Palestinian state, and we have to materialise it. Now they should present what these measures are,” Palestinian Authority Overseas Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin advised reporters on Sunday.
AFP contributed to this report.
