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US Urges Boycott of Controversial UN Palestinian Conference

6/12/2025

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US Urges Boycott

The US is urging nations to boycott a UN conference, co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, focused on Palestinian statehood, fearing it could be seen as anti-Israel. This pressure highlights concerns that participation might jeopardize ceasefire talks in Gaza and strengthen Hamas, while France's potential recognition of a Palestinian state could alter Western alliances.

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Abbas Urges Disarmament

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has urged Hamas to disarm and suggested deploying international forces to safeguard Palestinians. As a UN conference approaches, France is considering recognizing a Palestinian state, hinting at a significant change in Western stance. Abbas stressed the urgency for a peace deal and elections, while Israel firmly rejects any recognition, seeing it as a concession to Hamas.

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US Urges Boycott

The US is urging nations to boycott a UN conference, co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, focused on Palestinian statehood, fearing it could be seen as anti-Israel. This pressure highlights concerns that participation might jeopardize ceasefire talks in Gaza and strengthen Hamas, while France's potential recognition of a Palestinian state could alter Western alliances.

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