Hey everyone! 🎉 The UN General Assembly just pressed play on the peace process, announcing the resumption of the High-level International Conference on the two-state solution on September 22. 🌍✌️
Originally paused over the summer due to rising tensions in the Middle East, the summit—driven by a Saudi Arabia proposal—aims to reboot talks around Israel and Palestine’s future. But there’s drama already: Israel and the U.S. both said, “Thanks, but no thanks,” warning it could stretch the conflict in Gaza and give Hamas a boost.
Ting Wu, deputy political counselor at the U.S. mission to the UN, confirmed the States won’t be dialing in. 📞🚫 Still, the timing during UNGA’s high-level week means more world leaders might show up in person, boosting the event’s star power.
One big question mark: Will Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas make it? A U.S.-imposed visa ban on Palestinian officials means he’s stuck in uncertainty. 🤷♂️
As the countdown begins, the world watches: Can this summit be the plot twist that turns tension into dialogue? Stay tuned—and let’s hope for peace! 🤞
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UN General Assembly to resume summit on two-state solution on Sept. 22
cgtn.com
