On International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the SG calls for "a determined and irreversible path to a 2-state solution
The UN Secretary-General called on Wednesday for the international community to move towards a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, with Jerusalem as the capital of both states. This aligns with longstanding UN resolutions supporting two independent states living side-by-side in peace.
The comments came on the annual International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
The UN statement illustrates renewed urgency for a two-state compromise following the latest deadly clashes in the region. But core disputes persist around borders, security, settlements and Jerusalem that have foiled past attempts.
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The comments came on the annual International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
"It is long past time to move in a determined, irreversible way towards a two-state solution, on the basis of United Nations resolutions and international law," said Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the U.N. office in Geneva, delivering a speech authored by U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres. This would mean "Israel and Palestine living side-by-side in peace and security with Jerusalem as the capital of both states."
A two-state solution would see a Palestinian state created in the West Bank and Gaza alongside Israel. Issues like ensuring security for Israel and determining the status of Jerusalem have been sticking points.
The Palestinian ambassador said now is the critical moment for the international community to support two states before expanding settlements and shrinking land make it impossible. He argued it remains viable with political will and would benefit Israelis over time.
The Palestinian ambassador said now is the critical moment for the international community to support two states before expanding settlements and shrinking land make it impossible. He argued it remains viable with political will and would benefit Israelis over time.
The UN statement illustrates renewed urgency for a two-state compromise following the latest deadly clashes in the region. But core disputes persist around borders, security, settlements and Jerusalem that have foiled past attempts.
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