Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups convened in France on Friday to urge the international community not to abandon a two-state solution amid the Middle East war.

Paris, France

Who

Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups, France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas

What

When

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:03:24 GMT · 2h 33m ago

Where

Paris, France ·

Why

The meeting aimed to keep the two-state solution viable as ongoing conflicts and Israeli settlement expansion threaten prospects for a Palestinian state.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The appeal by Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups, supported by France and the EU, highlights international concern over the diminishing prospects for a two-state solution in the Middle East. The push for a permanent ceasefire and stronger international backing for civil society indicates a potential shift in diplomatic approaches to the conflict.

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Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups convened in France on Friday to urge the international community not to abandon a two-state solution amid the Middle East war.
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Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups delivered an appeal in France on Friday to urge the international community not to abandon a two-state solution, as Paris seeks to keep the issue alive amid the Middle East war.
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Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups delivered an appeal in France on Friday to urge the international community not to abandon a two-state solution, as Paris seeks to keep the issue alive amid the Middle East war.
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The Straits Times
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/israeli-palestinian-civil-society-groups-meet-in-france-as-two-state-hopes-dim
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