DAY TWO: THE UNITED NATIONS EFFORT TO SPLIT JERUSALEM AND USHER IN THE SEVEN YEARS TRIBULATION

DAY TWO: THE UNITED NATIONS EFFORT TO SPLIT
JERUSALEM AND USHER IN THE SEVEN YEARS TRIBULATION
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POWERFUL WAVES TRAVEL ACROSS PACIFIC
AFTER 8.8-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE
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Updated 1 min 15 sec ago AP July 30, 2025 03:27
A tsunami hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan after a
powerful, 8.8-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE struck off the coast of Russia
early Wednesday. Warnings are also in place for Alaska, Hawaii and other
coasts south toward New Zealand.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami as high as 60
centimeters (2 feet) had been detected as the waves moved south along
the Pacific coast from Hokkaido to Tokyo Bay. Officials urged caution,
saying that bigger waves could come later. Damage and evacuations were
reported in the Russian regions nearest the quake’s epicenter on the

Kamchatka Peninsula. Water recedes at Hawaii beaches as tsunami
reaches Oahu
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said officials observed water receding by 20 to 30
feet (6 to 9 meters) at Haleiwa Harbor on Oahu, the state’s most
populous island, an indication tsunami waves will arrive. The waves
pulling out left boats to lay on dry rock and sand. “That gave us pause,”
Green said. So far no damage has been recorded, but it will take two to
three hours of observation before authorities will be able to determine
whether the event has passed, Green said.
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PACIFIC ISLAND NATIONS URGE PEOPLE TO AVOID COASTLINES
Authorities in a number of small island nations in the South Pacific Ocean
urged people to stay away from coastlines, familiarize themselves with
evacuation routes and await further guidance from officials, but did not
order evacuations.
Some tiny and low-lying Pacific Island chains are among the world’s most
imperiled by tsunamis and rising seas.
Cautions to stay away from beaches until any wave surges passed late
Wednesday were issued by officials in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Federated
States of Micronesia and Solomon Islands.
Nearly 2 million people under evacuation advisories in Japan. Japan’s Fire
and Disaster Management Agency said nearly 2 million residents are now
under evacuation advisories in more than 220 municipalities along the
Pacific coast as of midday Wednesday..

This image courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration's (NOAA) Tsunami Warning System shows tsunami
warnings (red), advisories (orange) watches (yellow) and threats (purple)
after an 8.7 earthquake hit off of Russia's far east on July 30, 2025. (AFP)
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GOVERNOR SAYS HAWAII IS READY FOR EVACUATIONS
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said data from Midway Atoll, which is part of the
way between Japan and Hawaii, measured tsunami waves from peak to
trough of 6 feet (1.8 meters).
He said waves hitting Hawaii could be bigger or smaller and it was too
early to tell how large they would be. A tsunami of that size would be
akin to a three foot (90 centimeter) wave riding on top of surf, he said.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said data from Midway Atoll, which is part of the
way between Japan and Hawaii, measured tsunami waves from peak to
trough of 6 feet (1.8 meters).
He said waves hitting Hawaii could be bigger or smaller and it was too
early to tell how large they would be. A tsunami of that size would be
akin to a three foot (90 centimeter) wave riding on top of surf, he said.
He told a new conference that a wave that size could move cars and
throw fences around. “It can dislodge trees, that’s why you can’t just be
out there. The impact is at great speed,” Green said. “Any structure that
gets loose and strikes the individual could take them out. And people can
drown quite easily with the force of that kind of wave.”
Green said Black Hawk helicopters have been activated and high-water
vehicles were ready to go in case authorities need to rescue people.
“But please do not put yourself in harm’s way,” he said.
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TSUNAMI SIRENS SOUND IN REMOTE CALIFORNIA CITY
The small Northern California community of Crescent City turned on its
tsunami sirens to warn residents about possible waves.
“You are hearing a Tsunami Siren. We are under a Tsunami Warning.
Please stay away from beaches and waterways. A predicted wave may hit
at 11:55 pm. We are waiting on additional information about any level of
evacuation,” read a post from the City Hall Facebook account.
The city in rural Northern California has roughly 6,000 residents. A
tsunami in 1964 caused by an earthquake in Alaska caused a wave 21 feet
(6.4 meters) high to hit the city, killing 11 people and destroying its
downtown.
Lines form at Honolulu gas stations. There were long lines at gas stations
near downtown Honolulu, with standstill traffic even in areas away from
the shoreline. A Texaco gas station in the Nuuanu-Punchbowl
neighborhood closed early so that workers could go home. The workers
set out cones at pumps and turned away motorists. Jimmy Markowski,
on a family vacation from Hot Springs, Arkansas, ended up at the closed
Texaco station after fleeing their Waikiki beach resort in a caravan of
three cars carrying 15 people.
“All we’re trying to do is just figure out what we’re going to do for the
next three or four hours,” he said. “We’ve got water, we got some snacks
... we’re going to stay elevated. This is our first tsunami warning ever. So
this is all new to us.” Honolulu resident Kale Aʻi stopped at the station
after spending more than an hour on what would normally be a 12-
minute drive from his home near the coast. He was trying to get to his
grandfather’s house further inland.
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LARGER SWELLS HIT JAPAN
A tsunami of 60 centimeters (2 feet) arrived at Hamanaka town on the
northern Japanese island of Hokkaido and Kuji port in Iwate on the main
island, up from the earlier tsunami of 40 cm (1.3 ft), according to the
JMA. A tsunami of 20 cm (7.9 inches) was detected in the Tokyo Bay,
according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Shiji Kiyomoto, a JMA earthquake and tsunami response official, said
second or third tsunami waves of tsunami had arrived. Kiyomoto did not
say when tsunami alerts would be lifted, and said high waves may last for
at least a day, urging residents to stay at safe places.
What is a tsunami?
Tsunamis are waves triggered by earthquakes, underwater volcanic
eruptions and submarine landslides. After an underwater earthquake,
the seafloor rises and drops, which lifts water up and down. The energy
from this pushes sea water that transfers to waves.
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Many people think of tsunamis as one wave. But they are typically
multiple waves that rush ashore like a fast-rising tide. Some tsunamis are
small and don’t cause damage. Others can cause massive destruction. In
2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia,
causing waves that leveled remote villages, ports and tourist resorts
along the Indian Ocean across Southeast and South Asia.
TSUNAMI WARNING ISSUED FOR PARTS OF CHINA
China’s Ministry of Natural Resources’ Tsunami Warning Center has
issued an alert for parts of the country’s east coast along Shanghai and
Zhejiang provinces. The warning forecasts that waves could reach
between 0.3 to 1 meter (1 to 3 feet). Shanghai and Zhejiang are already
under alert as Typhoon CoMay is expected to land in the Zhejiang
province Wednesday.
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‘A SERIES OF POWERFUL WAVES’
Dave Snider, tsunami warning coordinator with the National Tsunami
Warning Center in Alaska, said Tuesday evening he had not heard of any
specific reports of damage from the tsunami generated by the 8.8-
magnitued earthquake. Forecasted maximum tsunami heights ranged
from less than 1 foot to about 5 feet (less than 30 centimeters to 1.5
meters) across parts of Alaska, Oregon, Washington and California, with
higher levels projected in isolated areas. The center said some places
could still be feeling impacts from the tsunami for hours or perhaps more
than a day. “A tsunami is not just one wave,” Snider said. “It’s a series of
powerful waves over a long period of time. Tsunamis cross the ocean at
hundreds of miles an hour — as fast as a jet airplane — in deep water.
But when they get close to the shore, they slow down and start to pile

up. And that’s where that inundation problem becomes a little bit more
possible there.”
Hawaii authorities set up evacuation shelters at schools and community
centers Honolulu won’t operate bus trips scheduled to start after 6 p.m.
local time. Drivers still on routes after that and who are in inundation
zones will head to higher ground. “We want everyone to stay safe,” said
Honolulu Fire Department Chief Sheldon Hao. ”Evacuate early so you
don’t put yourself in a tough situation.”
US National Weather Service warns people against going to the coast to
look for tsunami waves. “This will NOT be a single wave. Do NOT try to
go to the coast to take photos,” the National Weather Service San
Francisco Bay Area office posted on X. The agency warned people could
put themselves and any rescue teams that may be out at risk.
The Bay Area is under a tsunami advisory. Communities further north are
under a warning. Tsunami forecast to hit parts of Vancouver Island,
British Columbia The province’s emergency preparedness agency said
waves of less than 30 centimeters (less than 1 foot) were expected to
reach Tofino around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday local time. A tsunami advisory
spans much of British Columbia’s coast and the agency said “multiple
waves over time” were expected. The waves are expected to first reach
remote Langara Island around 10:05 p.m.
The agency said local governments should consider evacuating marinas,
beaches and other areas near the ocean.
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MEXICO’S NAVY WARNS PACIFIC COAST TO ANTICIPATE TSUNAMI WAVES
Mexico’s Navy says waves between 30 to 100 centimeters (1 to 3.3 feet)
are expected on the Mexican Pacific coast after the tsunami set off by the
8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Far East.
In a report, the Navy’s tsunami warning center said the waves will begin
to reach the northern coast in Ensenada, near California, at around 2:22
a.m. Wednesday central time in Mexico, and it will continue south along
the Pacific coast until it reaches the Chiapas states around 7:15 a.m. local
time. The Pacific coast remains under a tsunami advisory, and the Navy
recommended people stay away from the beaches until it suspends an
alert.
900,000 PEOPLE UNDER EVACUATION ADVISORIES IN JAPAN
Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency said so far no injuries or
damage have been reported. The agency, in response to the tsunami
alert, issued an evacuation advisory to more than 900,000 residents in
133 municipalities along Japan’s Pacific coast, from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
The number of people who actually took shelter was not available. A
tsunami of 50 centimeters (1.6 feet) was detected at the Ishinomaki, the
highest detected so far in the aftermath of Wednesday’s earthquake,
according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Caught on Cam: Powerful 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes
Russia | Russia Earthquake | Tsunami Alert
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THE STRONGEST QUAKE IN OVER A DECADE
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The earthquake at 8:25 a.m. Japan time had a preliminary magnitude of
8.0, Japan and US seismologists said. The US Geological Survey later
updated its measurement to 8.8 magnitude. It appears to be the
strongest anywhere in the world since the March 2011 quake off
northeast Japan that was 9.0 magnitude and caused a massive tsunami
that set off meltdowns at a nuclear power plant.
Only a few stronger earthquakes have ever been measured around the
world.
Connections restored in Russian peninsula hit hard by the earthquake.
Internet and phone connections have been restored in Kamchatka
following the massive earthquake, according to the Russian news agency
Tass. Videos posted on social media showed the façade of a collapsed
kindergarten in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. No casualties were reported.
A port in Severo-Kurilsk, on the Kuril Islands in the Pacific, was flooded
after a tsunami wave hit the area. Russian news agencies quoting the
regional Health Ministry said several people sought medical help in
Kamchatka after the earthquake, but no serious injuries were reported.
TSUNAMI ALERT IN JAPAN COMPLICATES TRANSPORTATION
Ferries connecting Hokkaido and Aomori on the northern tip of Japan’s
Honshu Island were suspended, as well as those connecting Tokyo and
nearby islands. Some local train operations have been suspended or
delayed as well, according to operators. Sendai airport says its runway
has been temporarily closed.
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TSUNAMI WAVES DETECTED AT MULTIPLE POINTS ON JAPAN’S PACIFIC COAST
Japan Meteorological Agency says a tsunami as high as 40 centimeters
(1.3 feet) has been detected at 16 locations as the waves have moved
south along the Pacific coast from Hokkaido down to just northeast of
Tokyo. Officials urge residents to use caution as bigger waves could come
later.
New Zealand warns of ‘strong and unusual currents and unpredictable
surges’ along its coastlines. New Zealand authorities issued warnings of
“strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges” along all
coastlines of the South Pacific Island nation. Waves were not expected to
arrive until late Wednesday night local time, officials said.
The alert sent to New Zealanders’ phones by the government emergency
management agency said people should move out of the water, off
beaches and shore areas and away from harbors, marinas, rivers and
estuaries, but officials stopped short of issuing evacuation warnings.
JAPANESE NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS STOP WORK
Japanese nuclear power plants along the Pacific coasts have suspended
their work schedule in response to the tsunami alert, but so far no
abnormalities have been reported. Tokyo Electric Power Company
Holdings, which operates the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear
power plant, said about 4,000 workers are taking shelter at higher
grounds on the plant complex while monitoring remotely to ensure plant
safety. Its release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea is also
temporarily suspended as a cautionary step.
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RUSSIAN SCIENTISTS CALL THE EARTHQUAKE A ‘UNIQUE EVENT’
The 8.8-magnitude earthquake was the strongest to hit that area in
Kamchatka since 1952, according to the local branch of the Geophysical
Survey of the Russian Academy of Sciences. In a statement posted on
their Telegram channel, they called the earthquake a “unique event.”
They said the epicenter was near a recent earthquake that struck the
peninsula on July 20. While the situation “was under control,” they said
there are risks of aftershocks, which could last for up to a month, and
warned against visiting certain coastal areas.
OREGON OFFICIALS SAY SMALL TSUNAMI EXPECTED TO REACH THE
STATE’S COASTLINE
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management said on Facebook
that small tsunami waves were expected to reach parts of the state’s
coastline starting around 11:40 p.m. local time, with wave heights
between 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 centimeters).
It urged people to stay away from beaches, harbors and marinas and to
remain in a safe location away from the coast until the advisory is lifted.
“This is not a major tsunami, but dangerous currents and strong waves
may pose a risk to those near the water,” the department said. Oregon is
under a tsunami advisory, along with much of the US West Coast
spanning British Columbia, Washington state and California.
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LIVE. VOLCANO ON RUSSIA'S KAMCHATKA PENINSULA
STARTS ERUPTING HOURS AFTER EARTHQUAKE — LIVE
UPDATES
Published on 30/07/2025 - 9:36 GMT+2 •Updated 17:21
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A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake, one of the most powerful ever
recorded, struck Russia's Far East early on Wednesday, causing tsunami
waves in Japan and Alaska.
One of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded struck off the coast of
Russia early on Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings across the
Pacific.
The magnitude 8.8 quake sent potentially devastating waves, with
Alaska, Hawaii and other coasts as far as Colombia and New Zealand
affected or bracing for impact.
Japan has downgraded the tsunami threat level in some areas, after
previously telling 1.9 million people to evacuate.
And the Oahu Emergency Management Agency on Hawaii has lifted its
evacuation order, saying it was safe for people to return to previously
evacuated areas.
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MACRON SAYS GOVERNMENT SERVICES MOBILISED IN FRENCH POLYNESIA
France's President Emmanuel Macron has put out a statement on X,
saying that all government services have been mobilized in French
Polynesia as tsunami waves are approaching the islands.
"All state services are mobilized to protect our fellow citizens. I call for
vigilance: follow the instructions of local authorities," he said in his post.
"All my support to the Marquesans and all our compatriots in the Pacific."
Macron's statement comes hours after authorities in French Polynesia
issued warnings to the public of several of the Marquesas Islands to
prepare for four-metre tsunami waves.
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MAGNITUDE 4.68 EARTHQUAKE RECORDED IN
RED SEA, 150 KM OFF JAZAN COAST
July 30, 2025
Saudi Gazette report
JAZAN — THE SAUDI GEOLOGICAL SURVEY ON TUESDAY RECORDED AN
EARTHQUAKE IN THE SOUTHERN RED SEA, approximately 150
kilometers west of the city of Jazan. The tremor measured 4.68 on the
Richter scale.
According to Tariq Aba Al-Khail, the official spokesperson of the authority,
the event was detected by the National Seismic Monitoring Network at
3:04 p.m. local time. He attributed the earthquake to tectonic activity and
rifting along THE RED SEA FAULT LINE. Aba Al-Khail emphasized that
there is no cause for concern, as the epicenter lies far from inhabited
areas and national borders. “The situation is safe,” he said in a press
statement.
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MAGNITUDE 10.0 EARTHQUAKE LEVELS THE
WORLD AND SPLITS NEOM BABYLON INTO
THREE PIECES OR SHREADS. FALL 2032
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According to Al Jaer, reports Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned
that the Middle East is on the brink of a full-scale war stating that
violence will only end WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT
PALESTINIAN STATE addressing what he called a historical Injustice.
Speaking at BRICKS MEETING in Kazan, Putin noted that the conflict
which began in Gaza a year ago has now expanded to Lebanon and is
affecting other countries in the region. Putin has also highlighted the
growing tensions between Israel and Iran describing the situation as a
chain reaction that was destabilizing the entire region.
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HE EMPHASIZED THAT THE KEY TO RESTORING PEACE LIES IN
IMPLEMENTING THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION AS ENDORSED BY THE
UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ALLOWING BOTH ISRAEL AND PALESTINE TO EXIT AS SOVEREIGN
STATES.
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PALESTINIAN PRESIDENT HAILS ‘COURAGEOUS’ NEW YORK
CALL BY 15 NATIONS AS ‘HISTORIC STEP TOWARD PEACE’
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Updated 28 sec ago Arab News July 30, 2025 18:22

LONDON: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed his gratitude
for a call by the foreign ministers of 15 Western countries for nations that
have not yet officially recognized the State of Palestine to make moves to
do so.
Their call came after the conclusion on Tuesday of a two-day, high-level
international conference, co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, that
took place at the UN headquarters in New York with the aim of advancing
efforts to achieve a two-state solution to the decades-long conflict
between Israelis and Palestinians.
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The statement was signed by the foreign ministers of Andorra, Australia,
Canada, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, New
Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia and Spain. Not all of
these countries have officially announced recognition of Palestinian
statehood as yet.
Abbas described the statement as courageous, the official Palestinian
Wafa News Agency reported, and added that it “REPRESENTS A HISTORIC
STEP TOWARD ACHIEVING A JUST AND COMPREHENSIVE PEACE AND
STRENGTHENS INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS TO END THE ISRAELI
OCCUPATION AND ESTABLISH AN INDEPENDENT PALESTINIAN STATE
WITH EAST JERUSALEM AS ITS CAPITAL.”
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He said THESE FRIENDLY NATIONS HAD AFFIRMED THEIR COMMITMENT
TO THE VISION OF A TWO-STATE SOLUTION AND PEACE BASED ON THE
RULE OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND RELEVANT UN RESOLUTIONS, AND
URGED OTHER COUNTRIES TO SUPPORT THEIR INITIATIVE TO HELP
ENSURE SECURITY AND STABILITY FOR ALL PEOPLES IN THE REGION.
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SAUDI AND FRENCH-LED CONFERENCE SETS 15-MONTH
DEADLINE FOR PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD
Final two-state solution roadmap urges transitional
governance in Gaza under Palestinian Authority
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July 30, 2025 Saudi Gazette report

NEW YORK — A high-level international conference co-hosted by Saudi
Arabia and France concluded in New York with THE ADOPTION OF A
DETAILED, TIME-BOUND ROADMAP TO ESTABLISH A SOVEREIGN
PALESTINIAN STATE WITHIN 15 MONTHS, REVIVING GLOBAL
MOMENTUM FOR THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION.
The final communiqué, endorsed by participating nations, emphasized
that "war, occupation, and displacement cannot bring peace" and
AFFIRMED THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION AS THE ONLY VIABLE PATH TO
MEET THE ASPIRATIONS OF BOTH PALESTINIANS AND ISRAELIS.
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The document outlined a comprehensive framework covering
POLITICAL, SECURITY, LEGAL, HUMANITARIAN, and ECONOMIC pillars
The plan includes the immediate establishment of a transitional
governance committee in Gaza under the Palestinian Authority’s
umbrella and calls for the full unification of Gaza and the West Bank.
“Gaza is an integral part of the Palestinian state and must be reunited
with the West Bank,” the statement read. The declaration urged Israel to
publicly commit to the two-state solution and cease incitement and
violence against Palestinians. It also rejected any forced displacement of
Palestinians and called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza.
Participants condemned the October 7 Hamas attacks and Israeli military
operations against civilians, reaffirming that hostage-taking violates
international law.
The statement demanded that Hamas release all captives and relinquish
control of Gaza, adding that all weapons must be handed over to
Palestinian security forces. The document denounced the use of
starvation as a method of warfare and called for the urgent and
unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
It endorsed the creation of an international fund for Gaza reconstruction
and supported the Arab-led rebuilding initiative.
It also welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’s pledge to hold
general elections within one year and emphasized the “one authority,
one weapon” policy under the Palestinian Authority. On refugee matters,
the statement reaffirmed the indispensable role of UNRWA and noted
that its services would be transitioned to the Palestinian Authority
following a just solution to the refugee issue.
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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the conference “rescued
the two-state solution, which had been at serious risk,” while Saudi
Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan called the final document an
“actionable blueprint” and urged countries to formally endorse it by
communicating with the Saudi and French missions before the
conclusion of the 79th United Nations General Assembly.
Meanwhile, the United Kingdom said it intends to recognize Palestinian
statehood in September unless “substantive steps” are taken by Israel to
end the “appalling” situation in Gaza. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said
the recognition aligns with longstanding Labour policy and a broader
peace framework being advanced by his government.
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THE GREAT MILLENNIAL LAND TRANSFER FOR ISRAEL.
NOT SO GREAT FOR WHATEVER IS LEFT OVER OF SAUDI ARABIA.
God's Land Covenant with Israel is a foundational promise in the Bible,
specifically the land of Canaan, given to Abraham and his descendants,
the Israelites, as an everlasting possession. This covenant, also known
as the Abrahamic Covenant, is an unconditional and eternal
agreement, central to Israel's national identity and God's redemptive
plan.
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SAUDI ARABIA AND FRANCE ISSUE JOINT UN DECLARATION
CALLING FOR 2-STATE SOLUTION, END TO GAZA WAR
Updated 56 sec ago July 29, 2025 23:18 ARAB NEWS
France and Saudi Arabia issued a joint declaration at the UN on Tuesday
calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, and setting out a detailed
international road map for the implementation of a two-state solution to
the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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NEW YORK CITY: FRANCE AND SAUDI ARABIA ISSUED A JOINT
DECLARATION AT THE UN on Tuesday calling for an immediate end to the
war in Gaza, and SETTING OUT A DETAILED INTERNATIONAL ROAD MAP
FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A TWO-STATE SOLUTION TO THE
ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT.
Released at the close of a high-level international conference in New
York, which the two countries co-chaired, and seen by Arab News, the
“New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of
Palestine” OUTLINED A TIME-BOUND PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING AN
INDEPENDENT, SOVEREIGN PALESTINIAN STATE ALONGSIDE ISRAEL,
WITH SECURITY GUARANTEES FOR BOTH SIDES.
The declaration was endorsed by a broad group of international partners
that had chaired working groups during the conference, including Brazil,
Egypt, Japan, Ireland and the EU, in what ORGANIZERS DESCRIBED AS
AN “UNPRECEDENTED GLOBAL CONSENSUS” ON THE URGENT NEED TO
RESOLVE THE LONG-STANDING CONFLICT.
“The war in Gaza must end now,” the declaration stated. It condemned
the attacks by Hamas against Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, 2023, and the
subsequent Israeli military operations in Gaza that have resulted in largescale
civilian casualties and the destruction of infrastructure.
It warned that a continuing conflict, absent a credible path to peace,
“poses GRAVE THREATS TO REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STABILITY,”
and called for the immediate implementation of a phased ceasefire
agreement, brokered by Egypt, Qatar and the US, to end hostilities,
secure the release of hostages, and ensure the withdrawal of Israeli
forces from Gaza.
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The declaration additionally called for the reunification of Gaza and the
West Bank under the control of the Palestinian Authority, and for Hamas
to relinquish power in Gaza and surrender its weapons. A transitional
administrative committee, backed by international partners, would be
established under the authority of the PA, supported by a temporary, UNled
stabilization mission to protect civilians and assist with the security
and governance transitions.
“Only a political solution can DELIVER PEACE OR SECURITY,” the
declaration stated, as it reaffirmed INTERNATIONAL BACKING FOR A
TWO-STATE SOLUTION BASED ON 1967 BORDERS, WITH EAST
JERUSALEM AS THE CAPITAL OF A FUTURE PALESTINIAN STATE.
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ZECHARIAH 12 The burden of the word of
the Lord against Israel. Thus says the Lord, who stretches
out the heavens, lays the foundation of the earth,
and forms the spirit of man within him:
2 “Behold, I WILL MAKE JERUSALEM A CUP
OF DRUNKENNESS TO ALL THE SURROUNDING PEOPLES,
WHEN THEY LAY SIEGE AGAINST JUDAH AND
JERUSALEM. 3 And it shall happen in that day THAT I
WILL MAKE JERUSALEM A VERY HEAVY STONE FOR ALL
PEOPLES; ALL WHO WOULD HEAVE IT AWAY WILL SURELY
BE CUT IN PIECES, THOUGH ALL NATIONS OF THE EARTH
ARE GATHERED AGAINST IT.”
Joel 3:2 “I will also gather all nations, And bring them
down to THE VALLEY OF JEHOSHAPHAT; And I will enter
into JUDGMENT WITH THEM there On account
of My people, My heritage Israel, Whom they have
scattered among the nations; THEY HAVE
ALSO DIVIDED UP MY LAND.”
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The declaration also pledged broad international support for the
reconstruction of Gaza, endorsing an Arab-Organization of Islamic
Cooperation recovery plan, and announced a forthcoming Gaza
Reconstruction Conference to take place in Cairo. It committed to the
creation of a dedicated international trust fund, reaffirmed the role of UN
Relief and Works Agency, and backed the Palestinian Authority’s agenda
for reforms.
Recent commitments made by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to
hold elections and pursue peaceful statehood, alongside plans for
democratic reforms and enhanced governance, were welcomed. The
SIGNATORIES ALSO CALLED ON ISRAELI AUTHORITIES to halt settlement
activity, end settler violence, and GIVE A CLEAR PUBLIC COMMITMENT
TO A TWO-STATE SOLUTION. “Unilateral measures threaten to destroy
the last remaining path to peace,” the declaration warned.
IT LINKED PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD TO BROADER NORMALIZATION
AND INTEGRATION EFFORTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. It proposed
exploration of a regional security framework, modeled on the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Organization for Security
and Cooperation in Europe, and floated THE IDEA OF A FUTURE “PEACE
DAY” TO MARK THE FORMAL CONCLUSION OF THE CONFLICT AND THE
LAUNCH OF REGIONAL COOPERATION in trade, energy and
infrastructure.
The co-chairs of the conference pledged to present a progress report on
efforts to implement the declaration during the 80TH SESSION OF THE
UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN SEPTEMBER, and tasked the chairs of the
working groups with establishing a follow-up mechanism under the
umbrella of THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
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TWO-STATE SOLUTION. “This is a historic opportunity,” the declaration
stated. “THE TIME FOR DECISIVE, COLLECTIVE ACTION IS NOW — TO
END THE WAR, REALIZE PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD, AND SECURE PEACE
AND DIGNITY FOR BOTH PEOPLES.”
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UK PLANS TO RECOGNIZE PALESTINIAN STATE
IN SEPTEMBER, 2025
Updated 1 min 52 sec ago Reuters July 29, 2025 15:50
LONDON: Britain will recognize the state of Palestine in September unless
the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the “appalling
situation” in Gaza and meets other conditions, British Prime Minister Keir
Starmer told cabinet on Tuesday according to a government statement.
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“He said that the UK will recognize the state of Palestine in September,
before UNGA (United Nations General Assembly), unless the Israeli
government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in
Gaza, reaches a ceasefire, makes clear there will be no annexation in the
West Bank, and commits to a long-term peace process that delivers a Two
State Solution,” the statement said.
“He reiterated that there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas
and that our demands on Hamas remain, that they must release all the
hostages, sign up to a ceasefire, accept that they will play no role in the
government of Gaza, and disarm.”
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SAUDI CABINET BACKS PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD, WELCOMES
FRANCE’S RECOGNITION PLEDGE
Chaired by King Salman, the cabinet condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli Knesset’s
call to impose control over the occupied West Bank and Jordan Valley.
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Updated 7 sec ago Arab News July 29, 202516:13

The Saudi cabinet reaffirmed on Tuesday the Kingdom’s commitment to
ACHIEVING LASTING PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST, VOICING SUPPORT
FOR A HIGH-LEVEL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE PEACEFUL
SETTLEMENT OF THE PALESTINIAN ISSUE, CO-CHAIRED BY SAUDI
ARABIA AND FRANCE.
The cabinet expressed hope the forum would ACCELERATE
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION OF A PALESTINIAN STATE AND PAVE THE
WAY FOR IMPLEMENTING THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION. It also welcomed
French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent pledge to recognize
Palestine, urging other countries to take similar steps in support of
Palestinian rights and regional stability.
Chaired by King Salman, the cabinet condemned in the strongest terms
the Israeli Knesset’s call to impose control over the occupied West Bank
and Jordan Valley. It stressed that such actions violate international law
and undermine efforts to achieve peace.
The cabinet also reviewed recent DIPLOMATIC ENGAGEMENTS AIMED
AT STRENGTHENING TIES WITH REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
PARTNERS. It praised the outcomes of the Saudi delegation’s visit to
Syria, conducted under the directive of CROWN PRINCE MOHAMMED
BIN SALMAN, which led to the signing of 47 investment agreements
worth nearly 24 billion riyals and the formation of a joint business council
to boost cooperation between the two nations' private sectors.
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Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari, in a statement to the Saudi Press
Agency, highlighted THE KINGDOM’S PARTICIPATION IN THE UNITED
NATIONS HIGH-LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM. He noted that Saudi Arabia has
recorded the fastest progress among G20 countries in sustainable
development over the past decade, UNDERSCORING ITS LEADERSHIP IN
INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE PROSPERITY AND
PROGRESS.
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FRANCE CIRCULATES DRAFT OUTCOME DOCUMENT FROM
UN 2-STATE SOLUTION CONFERENCE
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel
Barrot, co-chairs of a United Nations high-level international conference
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NEW YORK CITY: Arab News has been given AN EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK
AT A PRELIMINARY OUTCOME DOCUMENT FROM THE CONFERENCE ON
A TWO-STATE SOLUTION to the conflict between the Israelis and
Palestinians, which began on Monday at the UN headquarters in New
York. Circulated by France among UN member states and open for
comments until Tuesday morning, THE DOCUMENT REPRESENTS A
CRITICAL STEP IN ATTEMPTS TO REVITALIZE LONG-STALLED EFFORTS TO
RESOLVE THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT, against a backdrop in
recent years of renewed violence and diplomatic deadlock.
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LANDMARK SAUDI-FRENCH PEACE SUMMIT SIGNALS
GROWING INTERNATIONAL CONSENSUS FOR PALESTINIAN
STATEHOOD
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At center front row, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, conference
co-chair Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud and
conference co-chair French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot (front, 5R)
stand for a group photo with high level ministers during the United
Nations conference on a two-state solution for Israel and the
Palestinians, at UN headquarters on July 28, 2025, in New York City.
Updated 1 min 31 sec ago July 28, 2025 23:19 ARAB NEWS
DUBAI/LONDON: The first day of the High-Level International Conference
for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine sent a unified
message: the path toward Palestinian statehood is taking shape, with
international actors working to chart what France’s foreign minister
described as AN “IRREVERSIBLE POLITICAL PATH” TO A TWO-STATE
SOLUTION.
Co-hosted by Saudi Arabia and France at the UN from July 28 to 30, the
conference seeks to revive global momentum around Palestinian
recognition — momentum that has waned amid Israel’s military
campaign in Gaza triggered by the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attacks.
“This is a historic stage that reflects growing international consensus,”
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan told a near-capacity hall
on Monday, adding that THE GATHERING AIMS TO SHIFT THE
INTERNATIONAL ATMOSPHERE DECISIVELY TOWARD A TWO-STATE
SOLUTION.
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Attendees stand during a moment of silence during a ministerial high
level meeting during the United Nations conference on a two-state
solution for Israel and the Palestinians, at UN headquarters on July 28,
2025, in New York City.
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“This is not simply a political position. Rather, this is a deeply entrenched
belief that an independent Palestinian state is the true keys to peace,”
which he said he envisioned in the form of the Arab Peace Initiative,
presented by Saudi Arabia and adopted by the Arab League in Beirut in
2002.
The conference comes days after French President Emmanuel Macron
pledged to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General
Assembly in September — a move that would make France the first G7
country to do so.
The US, however, declined to participate, saying in a memo that the
meeting was “counterproductive to ongoing, life-saving efforts to end the
war in Gaza and free hostages.”
Washington added that it opposes “any steps that would unilaterally
recognize a conjectural Palestinian state,” arguing such moves introduce
“significant legal and political obstacles” to resolving the conflict.
Israel, which faces mounting international pressure over the
humanitarian crisis in Gaza — where the UN says starvation is taking hold
— also boycotted the meeting.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the wide attendance at the
conference proved “the consensus and the mobilization of the
international community around the appeal for an end to the war in
Gaza.” He urged participants to view the gathering as “a turning point —
a transformational juncture for implementing the two-state solution.”
“We have begun an unprecedented and unstoppable momentum for a
political solution in the Middle East, which is already beginning to bear
fruit,” Barrot said, citing tangible steps such as “recognition of Palestine,
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normalization and regional integration of Israel, reform of Palestinian
governance, and the disarmament of Hamas.”
While the 1947 UN Partition Plan originally proposed separate Jewish
and Arab states, Israel’s far-right government continues to reject any
form of Palestinian statehood, advocating instead for the permanent
annexation of land and, in some cases, the expulsion of Palestinian
residents.
“This conference does not promote a solution, but rather deepens the
illusion,” said Danny Danon, the Israeli ambassador to the UN, on
Monday, accusing organizers of being “disconnected from reality” by
prioritizing Palestinian sovereignty over the release of hostages and the
dismantling of Hamas.
The future of Hamas and Israeli settler violence dominated discussions
on the first day and are expected to remain a focus throughout the
conference.
Juan Manuel Santos, the former Colombian president and Nobel Peace
Prize laureate, told the conference that the current Israeli government is
“pursuing a greater Israel through the destruction of Gaza, illegal
settlement expansion and the annexation of the occupied West Bank and
East Jerusalem.”
He called on nations to recognize the State of Palestine, saying it would
send a clear message that Israel’s “expansionist agenda will never be
accepted and does not serve their true interests.”
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Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud (C) speaks
during a ministerial high-level meeting during the United Nations
conference on a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians, at UN
headquarters on July 28, 2025, in New York City
Intervening on the issue, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa
described Gaza as the “latest and most brutal manifestation” of the crisis.
“The idea that peace can come through the destruction or subjugation
of our people is a deadly illusion,” he said, arguing that the Palestinian
people — and not Hamas — “have demonstrated an ironclad
commitment to peace in the face of brutal violence.”
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Israel has defended its actions as essential to national security and has
signaled its intention to maintain military control over Gaza and the West
Bank after the war. But on Monday, several speakers insisted that true
security cannot exist without peace.
“Just as there can be no peace without security, there can be no security
without peace,” said Italian representative Maria Tripodi.
Participants proposed building an inclusive regional security framework
modeled after the OSCE or ASEAN, focused on negotiations and policy
rather than military control.
Qatar’s representative emphasized that while a ceasefire and increasing
the flow of humanitarian aid remain the immediate goals, lasting peace
requires a two-state solution, tackling root causes, protecting
independent media, and countering hate speech.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo has “intensified
efforts” to end the war, resume aid, and provide security training to
forces that could help create the conditions for a viable Palestinian state.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza loomed large over discussions. With the
territory’s health and food systems in a state of collapse, the UN has
warned that famine is already unfolding in parts of the enclave, where
hundreds of thousands remain trapped.
Despite mounting international pressure, Israel has maintained tight
control over land access and aid convoys, increasing the allowance of
humanitarian convoys entering the enclave on Sunday — efforts that
humanitarian groups say are insufficient, erratic, and dangerous.
Ahmed Aboul Gheit, secretary-general of the Arab League, warned that
“a new Middle East will never emerge from the suffering of Palestinians.”
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Peace, he said, will not come through “starvation, deportation or total
suppression,” and cannot exist while occupation and apartheid persist.
Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al-Hussein, former UN high commissioner for human
rights, urged the international community to define a clear and pragmatic
plan for a new and independent Palestine.
“A vision is not for today’s emotional audit,” he said, but for a new
tomorrow for both Israel and Palestine. This is why, “a two-state solution
would have to be practical to gain support” and “wholesale vagueness
about the end game is not strategic; it is dangerous.”
A displaced Palestinian girl reacts as she receives lentil soup at a food
distribution point in Gaza City in the northern Gaza Strip on July 25,
2025.
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He advocated for a “cleverly designed, regionally anchored security
arrangement to prevent unilateral abrogation as a first urgent transitional
step” in addition to a reconstruction and rehabilitation mission with an
international mandate.
Addressing delegates, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the
conflict had reached a “breaking point,” and urged a shift from rhetoric
to concrete action.
Nothing justifies “the obliteration of Gaza that has unfolded before the
eyes of the world,” he said, listing illegal settlement expansion, settler
violence, mass displacement and the annexation drive as elements of a
“systemic reality dismantling the building blocks of peace.”
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The sun sets over north Gaza, July 28, 2025.
He called for an immediate end to unilateral actions undermining a twostate
solution, and reaffirmed the UN vision of two sovereign, democratic
states living side-by-side in peace, based on pre-1967 borders and with
Jerusalem as a shared capital.
“This remains the only framework rooted in international law, endorsed
by this Assembly, and supported by the international community,” he
said. “It is the only credible path to a just and lasting peace between
Israelis and Palestinians. And it is the sine qua non for peace across the
wider Middle East.”
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EU AND GULF STATES ALIGNED ON PATH TO PEACE IN
PALESTINE, TOP EU OFFICIAL TELLS ARAB NEWS
Dubravka Suica, EU’s commissioner for the Mediterranean.
Updated 30 sec ago July 29, 2025 00:26 ARAB NEWS
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NEW YORK CITY: THE EU AND GULF NATIONS, LED BY SAUDI ARABIA,
ARE INCREASINGLY ALIGNED in their calls for a ceasefire agreement
between Israel and Hamas, the provision of humanitarian relief, and a
political path forward in Gaza and the West Bank, according to EU’s
commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Suica.
Speaking to Arab News on the sidelines of a HIGH-LEVEL INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE AT THE UN IN NEW YORK this week, Suica emphasized a
shared INTEREST IN “PEACE, SECURITY AND PROSPERITY” as the
foundation for DEEPER EU-GULF COOPERATION ON THE ISRAELI-
PALESTINIAN ISSUE.
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Formally titled the “HIGH-LEVEL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR THE
PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF THE QUESTION OF PALESTINE AND THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION,” THE TWO-DAY
EVENT, CO-CHAIRED BY SAUDI ARABIA AND FRANCE, BEGAN ON
MONDAY. IT BROUGHT TOGETHER TOP GLOBAL ACTORS, INCLUDING
THE EU, THE UN AND MAJOR ARAB STATES, IN WHAT WAS DESCRIBED
AS A CRITICAL TURNING POINT IN EFFORTS TO REVIVE PEACE TALKS
AND LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR POST-CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION
IN GAZA.
“This is a historic moment,” Suica told Arab News. “We are mature
enough, and seeing what is going on the ground, this conference might
be the trigger to say enough is enough.” She was UNEQUIVOCAL IN HER
SUPPORT FOR THE SAUDI-LED INITIATIVE AND THE ARAB PEACE
INITIATIVE, SAYING: “WE ARE ALIGNED ON THAT. We would like to
follow, we would like to engage.”
The EU and Gulf countries agree on the urgent need for a ceasefire
agreement, she added, and a diplomatic track that guarantees security
for both Israelis and Palestinians. Suica said the role of the EU extends
beyond diplomacy to include direct financial support, particularly for
efforts to strengthen the Palestinian Authority.
“We don’t want to be only a payer, we want to be a player,” she added.
“We are financing the Palestinian Authority because we think we have to
empower them to be our interlocutor on the ground.”
While the lead diplomatic role lies with the EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja
Kallas, Suica said her own focus is on the economic dimension,
particularly reconstruction and institutional development in a postwar
Gaza. She confirmed that the EU would launch a DONORS’ PLATFORM IN
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THE FALL TO HELP COORDINATE INTERNATIONAL AID FOR REBUILDING
THE TERRITORY AND THE LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT OF PALESTINIAN
INSTITUTIONS.
This includes €1.9 billion ($ 2.2 billion) earmarked for Palestinian reforms
between now and 2027, of which €150 million has already been
disbursed. The EU is also supporting the UN Relief and Works Agency, the
only organization currently able to provide services such as healthcare
and education on the ground.
“But ultimately, our goal is for the Palestinian Authority to take over these
services,” Suica said, UNDERLINING THE LONG-TERM VISION OF THE EU
FOR A VIABLE, INDEPENDENT PALESTINIAN STATE.
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She acknowledged the complexities involved in dealing with the Israeli
government, but said that while “Israel breached Article Two” of the EU-
Israel Association Agreement, there was no consensus among EU
member states for an outright suspension of the agreement. “We need a
channel of communication with Israel. If we block everything, who is our
interlocutor?” she said, while pointing to mounting pressure from public
opinion and the media as other possible drivers for Israeli policy shifts.
The EU remains united, however, on one key issue: the need for
humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza.
“All member states are on board,” Suica affirmed, and she criticized Israeli
authorities for the slow implementation of previous humanitarian
agreements, including the limited opening of border crossings to allow
aid to enter Gaza.
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Nor did she mince her words when discussing Israeli policies in the West
Bank, noting that tax revenues owed to the Palestinian Authority —
money that is crucial for maintaining public services and governance —
have been withheld for the past three months. She also denounced a rise
in settler violence, which she said UNDERMINES PROSPECTS FOR A TWO-
STATE SOLUTION.
“Violent settlers on the ground is not acceptable,” Suica said. “We’ve had
one or two rounds of sanctions, but for more we need unanimity, and
that’s always a problem within the EU.”
This week’s conference in New York, she added, is A “VERY GOOD
INTRODUCTION” AHEAD OF THE UN’S GENERAL ASSEMBLY WEEK IN
SEPTEMBER, WHEN KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE EXPECTED, INCLUDING
OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF THE STATE OF PALESTINE BY MORE
COUNTRIES. FRANCE HAS ALREADY DECLARED ITS INTENT TO DO SO,
AND SUICA HINTED THAT OTHER EUROPEAN NATIONS MIGHT FOLLOW
SUIT.
This aligns with A BROADER “PEACE DAY EFFORT” LAUNCHED BY THE EU,
THE ARAB LEAGUE, SAUDI ARABIA, JORDAN AND EGYPT. THIS AIMS TO
BUILD A COMPREHENSIVE “PEACE-SUPPORTING PACKAGE,” INCLUDING
ECONOMIC, POLITICAL AND REGIONAL SECURITY COOPERATION
MECHANISMS TO HELP SUSTAIN PEACE ONCE A FINAL AGREEMENT IS
REACHED.
“This is not just about Gaza,” Suica said. “This is about the future
architecture of PEACE AND SECURITY IN THE ENTIRE REGION. THE GULF
COUNTRIES ARE CRITICAL PARTNERS IN THIS EFFORT. WE ARE ALIGNED,
AND WE ARE DETERMINED.”
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As the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza continues to unfold and
violence spreads in the West Bank, THE EU AND ITS ARAB PARTNERS ARE
PUSHING FOR WHAT MIGHT BE THE MOST COORDINATED
INTERNATIONAL PUSH FOR A TWO-STATE SOLUTION IN MORE THAN A
DECADE. WITH THE CLOCK TICKING TOWARD THE UN’S GENERAL
ASSEMBLY IN SEPTEMBER, THE PRESSURE IS THEREFORE ON ALL SIDES
TO TURN DIPLOMATIC HOPES INTO LASTING RESULTS.
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TWO-STATE SOLUTION ‘ONLY PATH TO JUSTICE’
IN PALESTINE, SAYS SAUDI ENVOY TO US
Princess Reema bint Bandar, Saudi ambassador to the US.
Updated 54 sec ago Arab News July 29, 2025 02:00
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US said on Tuesday that the
TWO-STATE SOLUTION TO THE PALESTINE-ISRAEL CRISIS REMAINS THE
“ONLY PATH TO JUSTICE, SECURITY, AND STABILITY,” as the Kingdom and
France lead a major UN conference on the situation.
Princess Reema bint Bandar wrote on X: “The suffering in Gaza, the
despair in the West Bank, and the insecurity in Israel demand a new
reality.”
She said THE KINGDOM HAS LONG BACKED A TWO-STATE SOLUTION AS
THE ONLY VIABLE PATH TO LASTING PEACE.
“THIS IS NOT MERELY A DIPLOMATIC POSITION; IT IS A MORAL,
STRATEGIC, AND PRACTICAL NECESSITY GROUNDED IN JUSTICE AND
THE PURSUIT OF A SHARED FUTURE,” she wrote.
Saudi Arabia and France led a high-level international conference on the
peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION AT THE UN ON MONDAY.
Princess Reema stated: “THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION IS ESSENTIAL
BECAUSE IT ADDRESSES THE ROOT CAUSES OF THE CONFLICT: THE
DENIAL OF PALESTINIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND THE INSECURITY
THAT FUELS EXTREMISM ON BOTH SIDES.”
“THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA HAS CHAMPIONED A PEACEFUL
RESOLUTION FOR DECADES, KNOWN AS THE ARAB PEACE INITIATIVE,
BASED ON THE CONVICTION THAT PEACE IN THE REGION IS
INSEPARABLE FROM JUSTICE FOR PALESTINIANS.”
A TWO-STATE SOLUTION IS THE ONLY FRAMEWORK THAT CAN END THE
BLOODSHED, REBUILD GAZA, AND CREATE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE,”
Princess Reema wrote.
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INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT ON 2-STATE SOLUTION ‘DEEPENS
THE ILLUSION’ OF PEACE, SAYS ISRAELI ENVOY TO UN
An empty seat for Israel is seen during a UN conference on a two-state
solution for Israel and the Palestinians, New York, July 28, 2025.
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Updated 12 sec ago Arab News July 28, 2025 21:51

NEW YORK/LONDON: Ahead of an international conference on a twostate
solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine, Israel’s
ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, told reporters on Monday that THE
SUMMIT “(5) DOES NOT PROMOTE A SOLUTION, (5) BUT RATHER
DEEPENS THE ILLUSION.”
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FORMALLY TITLED THE HIGH-LEVEL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR
THE PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF THE QUESTION OF PALESTINE AND THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION, the two-day event
began on Monday at the UN headquarters in New York, co-chaired by
Saudi Arabia and France. With humanitarian experts warning that Gaza
is on the brink of famine, the summit has been described as urgent and
long overdue.
But Danon said: “Instead of demanding the release of the hostages and
working to dismantle Hamas’ reign of terror, the conference organizers
are engaging in discussions and plenaries that are disconnected from
reality.”
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Jonathan Harounoff, the international spokesperson for Israel’s mission
at the UN, confirmed that his country would not participate in any
conference that “doesn’t first urgently address the issue of condemning
Hamas and returning all of the remaining hostages.” The US also
boycotted the event.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for whom the International
Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant in November in connection with
its investigation into war crimes during Israel’s war against Hamas in
Gaza, said the international conference “rewards terrorism” and accused
France of helping to legitimize what could become “an Iranian proxy
state.”
The UN’s humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, on Sunday warned that the
situation in Gaza was dire, with widespread hunger, children wasting
away and people risking their lives in their attempts simply to obtain
food.
While recent moves by Israeli authorities to ease restrictions and allow
more aid into the territory represented a step forward, he said, it was not
enough. Vast quantities of aid, safe access routes, consistent supplies of
fuel, efforts to protect civilians, and an immediate ceasefire are urgently
needed to prevent further catastrophe, he added.
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‘NO ALTERNATIVE’ TO TWO-STATE SOLUTION
FOR ISRAEL, PALESTINIANS: FRENCH FM
French Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot uses the gavel to signal the start
of a UN conference hosted by France and Saudi Arabia to work toward a
two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, July 28, 2025
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Updated 28 July 2025 AFP July 28, 2025 16:15
THERE IS “NO ALTERNATIVE” TO A TWO-STATE SOLUTION BETWEEN ISRAELIS
AND THE PALESTINIANS, FRANCE TOLD A UN CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRED
WITH SAUDI ARABIA ON MONDAY. “ONLY A POLITICAL, TWO-STATE
SOLUTION WILL HELP RESPOND TO THE LEGITIMATE ASPIRATIONS OF
ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS TO LIVE IN PEACE AND SECURITY. THERE IS NO
ALTERNATIVE,” French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said at the start of
the three-day meeting.
Days before the conference, FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON
ANNOUNCED THAT HE WOULD FORMALLY RECOGNIZE A STATE OF
PALESTINE IN SEPTEMBER. In an interview with French weekly La Tribune
Dimanche, Barrot said that other EUROPEAN COUNTRIES WILL CONFIRM
“THEIR INTENTION TO RECOGNIZE THE STATE OF PALESTINE” DURING THE
CONFERENCE, WITHOUT CONFIRMING WHICH.
“ALL STATES HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO ACT NOW,” said Palestinian prime
minister Mohammad Mustafa at the start of the meeting, calling for an
international force to help underwrite Palestinian statehood.
“RECOGNIZE THE STATE OF PALESTINE WITHOUT DELAY.”
France is hoping that Britain will take this step. More than 200 British
members of parliament on Friday voiced support for the idea, but Prime
Minister Keir Starmer reiterated that recognition of a Palestinian state “must
be part of a wider plan.” THE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY-GENERAL
ANTONIO GUTERRES SAID AT THE MEETING “THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION is
farther than ever before,” decrying Israel’s “creeping annexation” of the
occupied West Bank and “the wholesale destruction of Gaza.”
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According to an AFP database, at least 142 of the 193 UN member states
— including France — now recognize the Palestinian state proclaimed by
the Palestinian leadership in exile in 1988.
In 1947, a resolution of the UN General Assembly decided on the
partition of Palestine, then under a British mandate, into two
independent states — one Jewish and the other Arab. The following year,
the state of Israel was proclaimed. FOR SEVERAL DECADES, THE VAST
MAJORITY OF UN MEMBER STATES HAVE SUPPORTED THE IDEA OF A
TWO-STATE SOLUTION, WHICH WOULD SEE ISRAEL AND A PALESTINIAN
STATE EXISTING SIDE-BY-SIDE.
But after more than 21 months of war in Gaza, the ongoing expansion of
Israeli settlements in the West Bank, and Israeli officials declaring designs
to annex occupied territory, it is feared a Palestinian state could become
geographically impossible.
The current war in Gaza started following a deadly attack by Hamas on
Israel, which responded with a large-scale military response that has
claimed tens of thousands of Palestinian lives and destroyed most basic
infrastructure in the enclave. This week’s conference comes at a moment
when “the prospect of a Palestinian state has never been so threatened,
or so necessary,” Barrot said.
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Jordanian FM: ‘stop Israeli unilateral actions’
Beyond facilitating conditions for the recognition of a Palestinian state,
the meeting will focus on three other issues — reform of the Palestinian
Authority, disarmament of Hamas and its exclusion from Palestinian
public life, and NORMALIZATION OF RELATIONS WITH ISRAEL BY ARAB
STATES. However, no new normalization deals are expected to be
announced at the meeting, according to a French diplomatic source.
On the other hand, “for the first time, Arab countries will condemn
Hamas and call for its disarmament,” Barrot said. Jordan’s Foreign
Minister Ayman Safadi said “we’ve got to act to stop Israeli unilateral
actions that undermine the two-state solution, including settlements,
land confiscation, encroachments on the holy sites and attempts to
change the demographic composition of the West Bank and Gaza.”
Israel and the United States were not taking part in the meeting, amid
growing international pressure on Israel to end nearly two years of war
in Gaza. Despite “tactical pauses” in some military operations announced
by Israel, the humanitarian catastrophe in the ravaged coastal territory is
expected to dominate speeches by representatives of more than 100
countries as they take the podium.
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon said “this conference does
not promote a solution, but rather deepens the illusion.” Bruno Stagno,
chief advocacy officer at Human Rights Watch, said “more platitudes
about a two-state solution and peace process will do nothing to advance
the conference’s goals, nor to halt the extermination of Palestinians in
Gaza.”
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THE UN, THE PALESTINIANS, ISRAEL AND A
STALLED TWO-STATE SOLUTION
People rally in front of the United Nations headquarters during a "Stop Starving Gaza Now"
protest in New York City on July 25, 2025.
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Updated 11 sec ago AFP July 28, 2025 05:16

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UNITED NATIONS: Ever since the partition of Palestine into Jewish and
Arab states in 1947, the United Nations has been inextricably linked to
the fate of Palestinians, with the organization meeting this week hoping
to revive the two-state solution.
Here is a timeline on the issue:
In November 1947, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 181
dividing Palestine — which was then under British mandate — into
Jewish and Arab states, with a special international zone for Jerusalem.
Zionist leaders accepted the resolution, but it was opposed by Arab states
and the Palestinians.
Israel declared independence in May 1948, triggering the Arab-Israeli
war which was won convincingly by Israel the following year.
Around 760,000 Palestinians fled their homes or were expelled — an
event known as the “Nakba,” Arabic for “catastrophe,” which the United
Nations only officially commemorated for the first time in May 2023.
In the aftermath of the Six-Day War of 1967, the UN Security Council
adopted Resolution 242, which called for the withdrawal of Israeli forces
from territories occupied during the conflict, including the West Bank,
Gaza and east Jerusalem. But linguistic ambiguities between the English
and French versions of the resolutions complicated matters, making the
scope of the required withdrawal unclear.
In November 1974, Yasser Arafat, head of the Palestine Liberation
Organization (PLO), gave his first speech to the UN General Assembly in
New York, saying he carried both “an olive branch and a freedom fighter’s
gun.”
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Days later, the UN General Assembly recognized the Palestinians’ right to
self-determination and independence. It granted UN observer status to
the PLO as a representative of the Palestinian people.
One of the strongest peace initiatives did not come from the United
Nations.
In 1993, Israel and the PLO — which in 1988 unilaterally declared an
independent State of Palestine — wrapped up months of secret
negotiations in Norway’s capital Oslo.
The two sides signed a “declaration of principles” on Palestinian
autonomy and, in 1994, Arafat returned to the Palestinian territories
after a long exile and formed the Palestinian Authority, the governing
body for the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
UN Security Council decisions on how to treat the Palestinians have
always depended on the position of the veto-wielding United States.
Since 1972, Washington has used its veto more than 30 times to protect
its close ally Israel. But sometimes, it allows key resolutions to advance.
In March 2002, the Security Council — at Washington’s initiative —
adopted Resolution 1397, the first to mention a Palestinian state existing
alongside Israel, with secure and recognized borders.
In December 2016, for the first time since 1979, the Council called on
Israel to stop building settlements in the Palestinian territories — a
measure that went through thanks to a US abstention, just before the
end of Barack Obama’s White House term.
And in March 2024, another US abstention — under pressure from the
international community — allowed the Security Council to call for an
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immediate ceasefire amid Israel’s offensive on Hamas in Gaza, sparked
by the militants’ October 7 attack. That measure came after the United
States blocked three similar drafts.
In 2011, Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas initiated the
process of requesting membership of the State of Palestine to the UN,
which required a positive recommendation from the Security Council,
followed by a favorable vote from the General Assembly.
In the face of opposition from the United States, the process was halted
even before a vote in the Council. The following year, the General
Assembly granted the Palestinians a lower status as a “non-member
observer State.” In April 2024, the Palestinians renewed their request to
become a full-fledged member state, but the United States vetoed it.
If the Palestinian request had cleared the Security Council hurdle, it
would have had every chance of being approved by the necessary twothirds
majority in the Assembly. According to an AFP database, at least
142 of the 193 UN member states unilaterally recognize a Palestinian
state. In the absence of full membership, the Assembly granted the
Palestinians new rights in 2024, seating them in alphabetical order of
states, and allowing to submit resolution proposals themselves for the
first time.
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WHY MACRON’S RECOGNITION MOVE IS SIGNIFICANT
July 28, 202520:51 ARAB NEWS
Sacre bleu. FRANCE WILL RECOGNIZE A STATE OF PALESTINE. Is this a
shock or not something to get worked up about? This was POSTED ON
SOCIAL MEDIA BY PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON last Thursday. He
said HE WOULD FORMALIZE RECOGNITION AT THE UN GENERAL
ASSEMBLY IN SEPTEMBER.
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This was much touted, not least by the French leader himself, even when
addressing the UK Parliament. Finally, he has confirmed his commitment,
no doubt trying to carve out some legacy in his last two years of office
and to show that France is still relevant on the world stage.
Will this matter? FRANCE JOINS 147 OTHER STATES IN MAKING THIS
MOVE. It will be the first G7 member to do so. Sweden, Spain, Ireland
and Slovenia are so far the only EU member states to have made the
move while being part of the bloc, so Macron’s announcement is
significant. Several other European states did so in the 1980s, including
Poland and Hungary during the communist era.
Who else might follow suit? France’s move will look wiser if others follow.
Belgium is a candidate. It has been one of Europe’s most ardent critics of
Israel. Reports indicate it might make a decision in EARLY SEPTEMBER.
Canada is also a possibility. However, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia
Meloni veered away from this. And Germany is unlikely to shift.
Then there is the UK. Many hoped that Prime Minister Keir Starmer
would consent to a joint position with France. A British-French
recognition would have carried more weight. The two colonial powers,
the co-authors of the 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement, the two European
members of the UN Security Council working together symbolically
would have had strength. This option has been much debated in Britain
over recent months. The government never ruled it out, arguing it was
waiting for clarity from the French side.
In the end, Starmer has not bitten despite 221 British members of
Parliament writing to him to push for this. Starmer had a choice: either
side with US President Donald Trump or join Macron. He chose the
former.
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It is a reward for the Palestinian national movement, represented by the
PLO and dominated by Fatah. Palestinians have tended not to be nearly
as excited as some politicians in Europe, or even the Western media.
Why, many ask, was this not done more than a decade ago or even
earlier? Then, there would have been a genuine dynamic toward some
form of solution. Why only now as Gaza burns and the Israeli colonization
of the West Bank is on steroids? It is now only recognizing a failed dream,
not a likely reality.
In a choice between recognition and a ceasefire with proper aid access,
those in Gaza would definitely take the latter. Talking to Palestinians in
Gaza, many dismiss such symbolic gestures. To survive, they need food
and water, even above a ceasefire. DEATH BY BOMBING OR SHELLING IS
FAR MORE PREFERABLE FOR THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES THAN THE
HORROR OF DEATH BY STARVATION OR THIRST.
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RECOGNITION WILL NOT SAVE A SINGLE STARVING BABY. It will not
provide lifesaving medicine for those struck down with disease. It will not
stop the Israeli attacks on tents in the so-called safe zone. Critics, largely
American and Israeli, say Macron is just trying to appease his Muslim
voters or attract investment from rich Gulf states. This ignores the
massive public support in France for Palestinian rights.
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SIGNS IN THE HEAVENS LOOK UP: DELTA AQUARIID METEOR
SHOWER PEAKS OVER SAUDI ARABIA
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Updated 7 min 20 sec ago Arab News July 29, 2025 21:11

RIYADH: STARGAZERS ACROSS SAUDI ARABIA AND THE WIDER REGION
ARE IN FOR A CELESTIAL TREAT IN THE EARLY HOURS OF WEDNESDAY,
JULY 30, as the annual Delta Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, weather and moon conditions are
expected to offer ideal viewing, especially in areas away from city lights.
Majed Abu Zahra, head of the Jeddah Astronomical Society, said the best
time to observe the meteor shower will be after 3 a.m. local time, when
the radiant point in the constellation Aquarius climbs higher in the
southern sky.
The early setting of the moon will also ensure darker skies for stargazing.
Observers can expect approximately 18 meteors per hour during peak
activity, potentially reaching 25 under ideal conditions.
Abu Zahra noted that these fast-moving meteors often produce bright
trails and occasional fireballs.
While visible in both hemispheres, the Delta Aquariids are best seen from
the tropics and and southern lattitudes, where the radiant point sits
higher above the horizon.
Abu Zahra noted that no special equipment is needed, just a clear, dark
sky, as well as allowing 20 minutes for eyes to adapt to darkness and
committing at least one full hour to observation for optimal results.
The Delta Aquariid shower occurs annually between July 12 and Aug. 23
as Earth passes through debris left by Comet 96P/Machholz.
Dust particles ignite upon entering the atmosphere at 41 kilometers per
second, vaporizing at altitudes of 70-100 kilometers to create luminous
streaks.
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Although the peak occurs early on Wednesday, the meteor activity will
continue into early August and GRADUALLY BLEND WITH THE MORE
INTENSE PERSEID METEOR SHOWER, WHICH PEAKS MID-AUGUST.
Genesis 1:14
Then God said, “Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to
divide the day from the night; and let them be FOR SIGNS AND
SEASONS, AND FOR DAYS AND YEARS;
Daniel 6:27
He delivers and rescues, And He works SIGNS AND
WONDERS IN HEAVEN and on earth, Who has delivered Daniel from the
power of the lions.
Luke 21:11
And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and
pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and
GREAT SIGNS FROM HEAVEN.
Acts 2:19
I will show WONDERS IN HEAVEN ABOVE And signs in the earth
beneath: Blood and fire and vapor of smoke.
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SAUDI ARABIA AND FRANCE UNVEIL FINAL
ROADMAP FOR TWO-STATE SOLUTION
July 29, 2025 SAUDI GAZETTE
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan
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NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia and France on Tuesday concluded the highlevel
international conference on the peaceful resolution of the
Palestinian-Israeli conflict with THE ADOPTION OF A FINAL DOCUMENT
LAYING OUT A COMPREHENSIVE, ACTIONABLE FRAMEWORK TO
IMPLEMENT THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION.
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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan announced THE
ADOPTION OF THE FINAL COMMUNIQUÉ, WHICH OUTLINES
INTEGRATED PROPOSALS ACROSS POLITICAL, SECURITY,
HUMANITARIAN, ECONOMIC, LEGAL, AND STRATEGIC NARRATIVE
DIMENSIONS.
THE DOCUMENT IS DESIGNED TO SERVE AS A VIABLE BLUEPRINT FOR
THE REALIZATION OF AN INDEPENDENT PALESTINIAN STATE AND
LASTING REGIONAL PEACE.
Prince Faisal called on all nations to endorse the document ahead of the
conclusion of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly by notifying
the Saudi and French missions in New York. The second and final day of
the jointly chaired Saudi-French conference followed a STRONG SHOW
OF INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT DURING THE OPENING SESSION.
The first day saw consensus on the need for a just resolution to the
conflict and widespread condemnation of the humanitarian crisis in
Gaza, including what many described as deliberate starvation tactics. The
Palestinian government said outcomes of the conference include plans
to establish a temporary international mission under UN supervision —
with regional participation — aimed at stabilizing the situation and
curbing Israeli settlement expansion in Gaza and the West Bank.
PRINCE FAISAL REITERATED SAUDI ARABIA’S POSITION, EMPHASIZING
THAT MANY COUNTRIES ARE NOW WILLING TO RECOGNIZE THE STATE
OF PALESTINE. HE STRESSED THAT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
INDEPENDENT PALESTINIAN STATE IS A LEGITIMATE RIGHT AND THAT
THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION ENJOYS BROAD GLOBAL CONSENSUS,
GROUNDED IN UN RESOLUTIONS, THE ARAB PEACE INITIATIVE, AND
THE PRINCIPLE OF LAND FOR PEACE.
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September 23, 2017 to September 23, 2025 = 8 years.
September 23, 2025 = THE FEAST OF TRUMPETS.
Eight (8) is God’s Divine Number denoting ‘CHANGE’.
Change in season, change in epoch, change in status, change
in being, change in millennium, change in process … plan …
or purpose. A ‘new beginning.’
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The 80th session of the United Nations General
Assembly (UNGA 80) will take place in New York
City, the High-Level General Debate beginning
on September 23, 2025. This session is part of
the UN's 80th anniversary year.
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Discussions will cover global issues such as
climate change, sustainable development,
international peace and security, human rights,
and global health.
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