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UN conference on Israel-Palestinian conflict postponed, Macron says

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Posted on June 13, 2025

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PARIS (Reuters) -President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that a United Nations conference co-hosted between France and Saudi Arabia to work towards a two-state solution between Israel and the

Macron Announces Postponement of UN Conference on Israel-Palestine

PARIS (Reuters) -President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that a United Nations conference co-hosted between France and Saudi Arabia to work towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians has been postponed after Israel launched a military attack on Iran.

Macron told reporters that the conference, which had been planned for June 17-20, had been postponed for logistical reasons as members of the Palestinian Authority could not travel to New York and that it would be re-scheduled as soon as possible.

(Reporting by John IrishEditing by Gareth Jones)

Key Takeaways

  • UN conference on Israel-Palestine postponed.
  • Conference co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia.
  • Postponement due to Israel's military action on Iran.
  • Palestinian Authority members unable to travel.
  • Rescheduling planned as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Macron announce regarding the UN conference?
Macron announced that the United Nations conference co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia has been postponed due to logistical reasons.
When was the UN conference originally scheduled?
The conference was originally planned for June 17-20.
Why was the conference postponed?
The postponement was due to members of the Palestinian Authority being unable to travel to New York.

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