Bold Vision for Middle East Peace Initiated at New York Conference

A new vision for peace in the Middle East emerged from a high-level conference held in New York, advocating for the withdrawal of Israel from Gaza and the West Bank. The plan, involving representatives from various regions, proposes the disarming and disbanding of Hamas and the formation of a unified Palestinian state.

The proposal, which aims for a comprehensive two-state solution, received backing from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and multiple European nations. Notably absent were the US and Israel. The framework has been hailed as actionable towards peace and security, emphasizing the necessity of decisive measures and international guarantees.

The initiative, described as bold, links the removal of Hamas from power and the Israeli mass killings to the establishment of a Palestinian state. With symbolic recognition growing, particularly from European countries, the plan could potentially pave the way for substantive peace negotiations if implemented effectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)