In a bold stand against diplomatic theater, the Trump administration has walked away from a United Nations conference promoting a two-state solution, calling it a hollow gesture amid tense efforts to resolve the Gaza conflict, as the Daily Wire reports.
The decision to boycott the event, held in New York City on Monday, underscores a broader frustration with international posturing while real crises — like starvation in Gaza — demand urgent action.
Originally set for June, the conference — co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France — was pushed to July due to Israel’s ongoing conflict with Iran. The U.S. State Department didn’t mince words, labeling the gathering as both unproductive and poorly timed. As State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce put it, “This is a publicity stunt that comes in the middle of delicate diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.”
UN event labeled as diplomatic distracction
Ms. Bruce didn’t stop there, warning that such events only “prolong the war, embolden Hamas, and reward its obstruction.” If the goal is peace, why stage a conference that risks derailing actual negotiations? It’s a fair question when lives hang in the balance.
The administration’s stance is clear: genuine diplomacy trumps symbolic summits. “Our focus remains on serious diplomacy: not stage-managed conferences designed to manufacture the appearance of relevance,” Ms. Bruce added. Perhaps some at the UN could use a reminder that photo ops don’t solve wars.
President Donald Trump himself shifted focus to the human toll, addressing the dire situation in Gaza. “We’ll be helping with the food. We can save a lot of people,” he said, cutting through the noise with a nod to the “real starvation” he’s witnessed.
Trump pledges aid amid Gaza crisis
While Trump commits to tangible aid, the conference drew additional heat over French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state come September at the UN General Assembly. The U.S. slammed this move, arguing it plays into the hands of Hamas and stalls ceasefire talks. Ms. Bruce called it “a slap in the face to the victims of October 7th and a reward for terrorism.”
Israel’s leadership echoed this criticism with equal force. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Macron’s decision “rewards terror and risks creating another Iranian proxy, just as Gaza became.” It’s hard to ignore the pattern when unilateral moves seem to sidestep the messy reality on the ground.
Netanyahu went further, painting a grim picture of the stakes. “A Palestinian state in these conditions would be a launch pad to annihilate Israel — not to live in peace beside it,” he cautioned. When history shows no prior Palestinian state—only past occupations of Judea, Samaria, and Gaza by Jordan and Egypt, respectively — such warnings carry weight.
Israel pushes back
Israel’s response wasn’t limited to words. Last week, the Knesset voted 71-13 in favor of a resolution supporting sovereignty over Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley, home to over 500,000 Israelis. The resolution boldly asserts Israel’s “natural, historical, and legal right” to these lands as the Jewish ancestral homeland.
The Knesset didn’t just stop at declarations; it urged the cabinet to extend Israeli law and administration over all Jewish communities in these regions. Israeli Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich seized on Macron’s announcement as justification, stating it provides “yet another compelling reason to finally apply Israeli sovereignty over the historic regions of Judea and Samaria.”
Mr. Smotrich framed this as a “fitting Zionist response” to what he sees as one-sided pressure from France and its allies. When international decisions appear to ignore Israel’s security concerns, it’s no surprise that pushback comes in the form of asserting control. Actions, as they say, often speak louder than UN speeches.
Global voices clash over path to peace
On the other side, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged participants to avoid turning the conference into “another exercise in well-meaning rhetoric.” It’s a polite jab, but one wonders if the UN has the self-awareness to heed its own advice. Empty words won’t rebuild trust or homes in Gaza.
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, meanwhile, insisted that peace begins with recognizing a Palestinian state, arguing that “Palestine, and its people, can no longer be the exception.” It’s a heartfelt plea, but when set against warnings of rewarding terror, it risks sounding like a demand detached from current realities.
In the end, the Trump administration’s boycott signals a rejection of what it sees as performative diplomacy while pressing for practical solutions like food aid for Gaza. Israel’s sovereignty push and sharp rebukes of France’s plans show a region on edge, unwilling to accept solutions that might fuel further conflict. Perhaps it’s time for all sides to prioritize substance over symbolism — because in a war zone, gestures don’t fill stomachs or stop bullets.
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