New York, June 13, 2025 - French President Emmanuel Macron announced the postponement of an international gathering on Palestinian statehood. The event was scheduled to be co-chaired with Saudi Arabia at the United Nations next week.
Macron cited logistical and security reasons for the postponement, though he didn't directly link it to recent events in the Middle East. The conference was intended to address the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The postponement highlights the escalating tensions in the region and the difficulties in convening international discussions on sensitive political issues.