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Nations Gather in Brussels to Address Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

4/21/2026

Summary

Nations Seek Peace

More than 60 nations met in Brussels to discuss stability and peace in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank.
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said ongoing violence has hindered the two-state solution.
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa called for a unified Gaza governance structure and disarmament of armed groups.
Péter Magyar, Hungary's new prime minister, seeks pragmatic relations with Israel and to rejoin the International Criminal Court.

Summary

Coalition Supports Two-State

Brussels hosted the ninth session of the International Coalition for the Two-State Solution with over 60 countries, reaffirming support for the Palestinian Authority and the two-state path.
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot emphasized global implications and a credible political horizon.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas condemned Israeli settlement expansions and urged release of Palestinian tax revenues.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide highlighted Gaza's humanitarian crisis and West Bank violence.

History

Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed on September 13, 1993, marked a pivotal moment in Israeli-Palestinian relations, establishing the Palestinian Authority and recognizing mutual rights. This agreement emerged from the Madrid Conference of 1991 and aimed to resolve longstanding conflicts. However, ongoing violence and settlement expansions threaten the envisioned two-state solution, highlighting the fragile nature of peace efforts in the region.

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Nations Seek Peace

More than 60 nations met in Brussels to discuss stability and peace in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank.
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said ongoing violence has hindered the two-state solution.
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa called for a unified Gaza governance structure and disarmament of armed groups.
Péter Magyar, Hungary's new prime minister, seeks pragmatic relations with Israel and to rejoin the International Criminal Court.

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