France, Saudi Arabia spearhead framework for two-state solution between Israel, Palestine

France and Saudi Arabia took the lead at a UN conference by rolling out a joint declaration—backed by 14 other countries—that outlines a roadmap for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. Notably, the document also marks the first time Arab nations have formally condemned Hamas. The move signals a rare moment of diplomatic alignment on one of the world’s most intractable conflicts.