France on Monday called on the European Union to pressure Israel to agree to a two-state solution with the Palestinians, the latest escalation from the French as they seek an end to the deadly Gaza war days after pledging to recognize Palestine as a state.

Dozens of ministers yesterday gathered at the United Nations headquarters in New York for a delayed conference to work toward a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, but the US and Israel are boycotting the event.

Dozens of ministers will gather at the United Nations on Monday for a delayed conference, but the U.S. and Israel are boycotting the event.

The U.N. General Assembly has brought high-level officials together to promote a two-state solution to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

A protester opposing Israel's involvement in the Tour de France was intercepted by security after attempting to disrupt Stage 11 of the prestigious cycling race in Toulouse.

A group of 25 Western countries said Israel must immediately end its war in Gaza and criticized what they called the "inhumane killing" of Palestinians.

A man protesting the participation of an Israel-based team in the Tour de France ran onto the course as the leaders raced for the finish line.

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