From June 17 to 20, a major international conference is being held at the United Nations in New York to discuss the recognition of a Palestinian state.
The event is being co-led by France and Saudi Arabia, with support from around fifteen countries.
The goal is clear: to announce concrete and irreversible steps toward the creation of a Palestinian state.
Organizers say they want to avoid yet another endless peace process. Instead, this conference is expected to produce real actions, with deadlines and commitments.
The topics include security for both Israelis and Palestinians, rebuilding Gaza, and economic development.
This meeting is based on a resolution passed by the UN General Assembly in December 2024, calling for a peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
It supports the idea of two states, one Israeli, one Palestinian, living side by side.
Israel, however, has already warned that it would respond with unilateral measures if the international community moves forward with recognizing a Palestinian state.
Despite this, French officials have reaffirmed their intention to create the right conditions for peace.
According to French minister Jean-Noël Barrot, the goal is also to encourage other countries to normalize ties with Israel while supporting Palestinian statehood.
Before the official event in New York, civil society groups from both Israel and Palestine will gather in Paris to share ideas and promote dialogue.
Whether this leads to lasting change remains to be seen. But for many, this conference represents a new opportunity to revive hope in a region that has known decades of conflict.