Spain Leads High-Level Meeting to End Gaza War with Clear Two-State Solution

Spain hosted a significant meeting addressing the Gaza conflict, advocating for a clear schedule to implement a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Foreign ministers from multiple countries attended, excluding Israel, to discuss moving from words to actions for peace. Spain, Norway, and Ireland recently recognized a unified Palestinian state.

Spain led a high-level meeting on Friday, gathering multiple Muslim and European nations to strategize an end to the Gaza war. The focus was on establishing a clear schedule for implementing a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares emphasized the necessity of ending the cycle of violence between Palestinians and Israelis. Key figures included EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, among other notable representatives. Notably absent was Israel, which is not part of the contact group.

Albares highlighted the participants' willingness to progress from discussions to concrete actions, starting with Palestine's admission to the United Nations. This meeting followed the recent recognition of a Palestinian state by Spain, Norway, and Ireland. The urgency stems from the ongoing conflict in Gaza and escalating tensions in the West Bank. Efforts must also address the demobilization of Hamas and normalizing ties between Israel and other regional actors.

(With inputs from agencies.)