Al Jazeera
Foreign ministers from the G7 nations made no mention of a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in their final draft statement, dropping language that underscored its importance in earlier drafts of the text.
The members instead stressed the imperative of a “political horizon for the Palestinian people” and reaffirmed their support for the resumption of unhindered humanitarian aid into Gaza and for a permanent ceasefire.
Diplomats said the statement – an all-encompassing document touching on geopolitical issues from across the world – still needed to get the green light from ministers before they wrap up talks on Friday morning.
“They underscored the imperative of a political horizon for the Palestinian people, achieved through a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that meets the legitimate needs and aspirations of both peoples and advances comprehensive Middle East peace, stability and prosperity,” the draft said.
The members instead stressed the imperative of a “political horizon for the Palestinian people” and reaffirmed their support for the resumption of unhindered humanitarian aid into Gaza and for a permanent ceasefire.
Diplomats said the statement – an all-encompassing document touching on geopolitical issues from across the world – still needed to get the green light from ministers before they wrap up talks on Friday morning.
“They underscored the imperative of a political horizon for the Palestinian people, achieved through a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that meets the legitimate needs and aspirations of both peoples and advances comprehensive Middle East peace, stability and prosperity,” the draft said.
