• US President Trump’s administration discourages nations from attending a UN conference on the Israel-Palestine two-state solution.
• The diplomatic cable warns of consequences for any government taking perceived “anti-Israel actions”.
• The conference, co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, aims to lay groundwork for Palestinian statehood.
• Concerns are raised that the conference could embolden Hamas amidst ongoing conflicts in Gaza.
• US Ambassador states that recognizing a Palestinian state is no longer a US policy goal.

The U.S. administration is actively discouraging attendance at a United Nations conference focused on a potential two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, scheduled for June 17-20, according to a diplomatic cable reported by Reuters, Middle East Eye, and TRT Global.

The cable warns that countries taking "anti-Israel actions" in relation to the conference could face diplomatic repercussions from Washington, which views such actions as counterproductive. The cable states that the U.S. will oppose any unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state, asserting that it would complicate the resolution of the conflict and potentially impose pressure on Israel during a time of war, thereby assisting its adversaries, as noted by Reuters, Middle East Eye, and TRT Global.

Co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, the conference aims to establish a framework for a Palestinian state while ensuring Israeli security. The U.S. concerns come in response to calls from France and other countries to potentially recognize Palestinian statehood at the meeting, which the cable describes as undermining current negotiations intended to alleviate the crisis in Gaza and secure hostages, according to Reuters, Middle East Eye, and TRT Global.

As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza escalates, with escalating casualties and destruction, the U.S. is also engaged in efforts with Egypt and Qatar aimed at achieving a ceasefire. However, the U.S. has expressed that the conference and its possible outcomes might further embolden groups like Hamas at a time when delicate negotiations are in progress, according to Reuters, Middle East Eye, and TRT Global.