World leaders rally behind Palestinian statehood at UN summit
World leaders recognised Palestinian statehood ahead of this week’s UNGA, aiming to revive the two-state solution.

World leaders recognised Palestinian statehood ahead of this week’s UNGA, aiming to revive the two-state solution.


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