On November 29, 2025, the world marked the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, refocusing attention on the urgent need for a two-state solution. Young activists, diplomats, and global citizens rallied online and in capitals, calling for lasting peace and justice in the region.
Despite a fragile ceasefire in Gaza that began in early October, the truce remains tense. Second-phase negotiations have yet to start, and Israeli airstrikes and ground operations continue to affect civilians in the devastated enclave.
In the West Bank, military operations by the Israeli military have been ongoing since the start of 2025. Attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian residents are rising: according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, over 9,600 such attacks have been documented since 2006, with roughly 1,500 of them—about 15 percent—occurring this year.
Earlier this week, on November 25, the UN held a special event to express solidarity with the Palestinian people. Speaking at the meeting, Chef de Cabinet Courtenay Rattray reaffirmed the right of Palestinians to establish their own state, called for an end to the occupation confirmed as illegal by the International Court of Justice and the UN General Assembly, and urged irreversible progress toward a two-state framework.
The Chinese government also sent a message to the commemorative meeting, restating its steadfast support for a two-state solution as the only viable path to a political settlement. In the UN Security Council session, China’s Permanent Representative Fu Cong emphasized that the international community must oppose unilateral actions that undermine the foundation of peace, back an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, and work toward full UN membership for Palestine.
China-Arab relations expert Niu Xinchun noted that China was the first non-Arab country to recognize the State of Palestine in 1988. He said Beijing’s message this week underscores its commitment to a comprehensive, just, and lasting resolution to the Palestinian question.
Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari joined global calls for peace, stressing his nation’s support for an independent Palestinian state within pre-June 1967 lines, with Jerusalem as its capital.
As online discussions surge and youth movements mobilize across borders, the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People serves as a reminder that the two-state solution remains the cornerstone of hopes for peace and security. With tensions running high, the global community faces a critical moment to translate solidarity into sustained, coordinated action.
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Two-state solution highlighted on International Day of Solidarity
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