Arab states and the European Union have come together to support a two-state solution as a response to the long-running Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This announcement was made in Barcelona, Spain, where foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, along with almost everyone in attendance, expressed their agreement that a two-state solution is the only viable path to peace in the region
The Palestinian Authority, faced with internal challenges, must hold elections and improve its functioning to be considered the legitimate leadership of Gaza, which is currently under the control of the Islamists of Hamas.
Meanwhile, a four-day truce has temporarily halted the violence that has plagued the region for seven weeks. This truce was initiated after Hamas attacked Israel, resulting in the tragic loss of 1,200 lives and the capture of 240 hostages returned to Gaza. In response, Israel launched a ground offensive in the north and bombed the enclave.
Hamas has expressed its desire to extend the truce, but it is up to them to present a new list of 10 hostages who could be released on Tuesday in exchange for an additional day of truce.
The endorsement of the two-state solution comes from the Forum for the Union of the Mediterranean, a grouping of 43 members from European, North African and Middle Eastern countries. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Riyad al-Maliki, representing the Palestinian Authority, has emphasized that they have maintained a presence in Gaza with 60,000 public workers, although they lost control of the area in 2007.
Ministers from the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation expressed hope for an extension of the truce that began on Friday, with the aim of it lasting “a few more days”. Foreign Minister al-Maliki acknowledged the efforts of Qatar, Egypt, the United States and the European Union to facilitate the extension.
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