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France, Saudi Arabia Lead Push at UN Summit for Recognition of Palestinian State

The U.N. summit brings renewed debate over Palestinian statehood and the future of a two-state solution.
France, Saudi Arabia Lead Push at UN Summit for Recognition of Palestinian State
French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attend a press conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on Apr. 10, 2018. Yoan Valat/Pool via Reuters
Evgenia Filimianova
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World leaders will gather in New York on Sept. 22 for a U.N. summit in which several countries are expected to recognize a Palestinian state, following similar moves a day earlier by Canada, Australia, the UK, and Portugal.
The summit, co-led by France and Saudi Arabia, comes ahead of the 80th session of the U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 23, in which leaders from about 150 of the 193 member states will gather in New York City. The meeting comes after Israel expanded its military operation in Gaza and called for a full evacuation of Gaza City.
Evgenia Filimianova
Evgenia Filimianova
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Evgenia Filimianova is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in foreign policy, economy, and UK politics.