The move, which Israel has criticized, will see increased diplomatic relations with the Palestinian Authority, and Spain announced that it would recognize east Jerusalem as the Palestinian capital.
“I firmly believe,” Prince Faisal said on Sunday night, “that a two-state solution with the establishment of a credible Palestinian State serves … the interest of the Palestinians..."
Economy Minister Barkat claims Qatar has invested $1 trillion in an anti-Israel ‘soft war,' and believes that the first and most important strategic step is to knock Qatar out of the picture.
The Biden administration has made no secret of its hope to broker a long-shot, multi-part arrangement leading Saudi Arabia and Israel to normalize relations.
The US believes a Palestinian state should be achieved through negotiations and not unilateral recognition, and has the power of veto at the United Nations.
US President Joe Biden, while speaking at a commencement address, stressed that he is working not only for a ceasefire but to build sustainable peace in the region.
A century of conflict would seem to prove that there is no two-state solution and that it would be a dangerous option to pursue.
Bahrain hosts the 33rd Arab Summit to discuss Gaza, propose a ceasefire, and push for a Palestinian state. Arab leaders aim for a unified stance on regional issues.
Gallant's comments immediately set off a storm of responses from senior ministers, and Netanyahu himself was quick to respond with a video statement.
The efforts come as a mounting death toll in Gaza from Israel's offensive to rout Hamas prompts calls globally for a ceasefire and lasting solution for peace in the region.
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