France hosts the second 'Paris Call' at the Arab World Institute, bringing together Palestinian and Israeli civil society activists and opinion leaders to push for a two-state solution amidst the ongoing Gaza war. Despite diplomatic challenges and Israel's refusal to send its foreign minister, the conference aims to keep the peace process alive and present practical solutions.
India announced a $2.5 million contribution to UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, and reiterated its support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni stated the situation in Gaza is dire and called for a sustained ceasefire and humanitarian access.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that Israeli actions contradict the two-state solution. Borisinko noted that US peace efforts in the Palestinian track are frozen, with no international stabilization force formed or disarmament mechanism for Hamas agreed upon.
Leaders of France, Germany, Italy, and the UK urged Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion and curb settler violence, citing "unprecedented levels" of deterioration and warning that Israeli policies undermine stability and the two-state solution.
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized unilateral sanctions, implicitly targeting the US, and emphasized diplomacy to address the West Asia crisis, ensuring global energy and trade stability.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas hosts back-to-back events promoting a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, positioning the EU as an authority on Gaza's future against Trump's approach. Meanwhile, EU leaders gather in Cyprus to discuss tourism industry challenges, while debate continues over the correct date for EU birthday celebrations.
