Earlier today, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas chaired a meeting for the Global Alliance for the Two-State Solution, currently coordinated by the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee, which includes Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. The meeting was held in Brussels alongside Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot.
During the meeting, international actors reiterated their support for reviving a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, with discussions focusing on strengthening the Palestinian Authority and establishing a credible political path forward.
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa also took part in the discussions and joined Kallas and Espen Barth Eide in a joint press appearance, underlining the central role the Palestinian Authority is expected to play in any future settlement.
The meeting brought together representatives from dozens of countries, reflecting a renewed push by the European Union to reassert its diplomatic role in the Middle East amid ongoing divisions within the bloc over how to approach Israel and the wider conflict.
Officials emphasised the need for de-escalation, reconstruction, and renewed political engagement, although divisions remain among EU member states on how far to go in applying pressure on Israel and advancing concrete measures beyond diplomatic statements.
High Representative Kaja Kallas reiterated that Israeli illegal settlements must end and Israel should also disburse the Palestinian tax-funds which it withheld.
The EU remains the top donor to the Palestinian Authority with estimated funding of up to €1.6 billion up to 2027. Full briefing can be found here.
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