During the high-level international conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the "two-state solution" held on the 22nd, French President Macron announced the recognition of the Palestinian state. Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta and Monaco also announced their recognition of the Palestinian state. On that day, in many European cities, people supported the "recognition tide" of the Palestinian state in different ways and protested against Israeli atrocities.

Macron: 'We can't wait any longer'

The meeting was co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, and leaders of many countries attended the meeting. The purpose of finding consensus, promoting the implementation of the "two-state solution" and finally realizing the peaceful coexistence between Israel and an independent Palestinian state.

"The time has come, and we can't wait any longer," Macron said. "We hope that the two countries can coexist in peace and security." He said that the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has lasted for many years, causing countless casualties, and the international community has an unshirkable responsibility for this. "Every life is a life," he stressed. "We have the responsibility to protect each other."

On September 22, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, French President Macron spoke at the high-level international conference on peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and implementation of the ¡°Two-State Plan¡±.

In a video speech, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called on countries that have not yet recognized the Palestinian state to follow France's example and support Palestine's official membership of the United Nations. He said that Palestine is willing to cooperate with all partners such as the United States, Saudi Arabia, France and the United Nations to implement the peace plan in the new york Declaration under international guarantees and supervision and according to a specific timetable. He also called on Israel to sit at the negotiating table immediately, end the bloody conflict and achieve a just and comprehensive peace.

UN Secretary-General Guterres said at the meeting that the "two-state solution" conforms to international law, UN resolutions and other relevant agreements. He welcomed the overwhelming support of the UN member states for the "two-state solution" and the recognition of the Palestinian state, and stressed that "without the implementation of the" two-state solution ", there will be no peace in the Middle East and extremism will spread to the whole world".

Baerbock, President of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, said in his speech that 78 years ago, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 181, which laid the foundation for the "two-state solution". This is the only way to achieve peace and ensure that Palestinians and Israelis can live in peace, security and dignity. The international community is formulating a practical and irreversible road map to realize the "two-state solution".

Solidarity across Europe: It¡¯s too late

From Paris to Lyon, the Palestinian flag was hoisted outside more than 80 city halls in France that day to support France and other countries to formally recognize the Palestinian state. French citizen Danielle Simone said outside the Paris City Hall: "[Many countries recognize the Palestinian state] This is good, but it is not enough to stop genocide, and it comes too late."

On September 22, people took part in a demonstration in solidarity with Palestine in Rome, Italy.

Strikes and demonstrations in solidarity with the Palestinians broke out across Italy on 22nd, protesting the Italian government's supply of weapons to Israel, demanding that Israel stop the "genocide" in the Gaza Strip, and calling for humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip.

The protests took place in 75 cities, including the capital Rome and Milan, Turin, Florence, Naples and Bari, with a total of more than 100,000 people participating.

Reporters: Xia Lin, Xie E, Lu Yifan, Wang Zhuolun, Gao Jingyan