On September 22, the United Nations General Assembly will reignite its High-level International Conference on the peaceful settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution. The move comes after the process was paused this summer amid escalating violence in the Middle East.
The assembly adopted an oral decision proposed by Saudi Arabia to resume the conference. Israel and the United States immediately announced their disassociation, arguing the summit could prolong the Gaza war and embolden Hamas. Ting Wu, deputy political counselor of the U.S. mission to the United Nations, confirmed that the United States will not participate.
Scheduled during the UNGA’s high-level week, the conference offers an opportunity for more heads of state and government to press for renewed negotiations. Yet uncertainty looms: U.S. visa bans on Palestinian officials make it unclear whether Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas can attend in person.
For young global citizens, this revival highlights the power and limitations of multilateral diplomacy. Business and tech enthusiasts should note how geopolitical shifts can ripple through markets and startups. Thought leaders and changemakers will watch whether renewed dialogue can yield concrete policy steps. Even travelers and digital nomads tracking regional stability may find their plans influenced by these developments.
As the countdown to September 22 begins, the world will be watching: Will the UNGA’s renewed effort break the long stalemate, or deepen the divisions that have stalled peace for decades?
Key points to watch:
- Attendance: Which leaders will participate?
- U.S.-Israel stance: Will their disassociation sway other members?
- Visa hurdles: Can Palestinian officials secure access?
- Next steps: Will fresh resolutions and action plans emerge?
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UN General Assembly to resume summit on two-state solution on Sept. 22
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