France to host Israeli and Palestinian civil society talks ahead of Paris conference
Initiative aims to feed proposals into G7 discussions while pushing renewed diplomatic momentum for two-state framework
PARIS, France (MNTV) — France will host Israeli and Palestinian civil society representatives in Paris next week as part of renewed diplomatic efforts to advance the two-state solution, in a move Paris says is intended to shape broader international discussions on the future of Palestinian statehood.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the June 12 gathering will bring together activists, community leaders and civil society actors from both sides to develop recommendations that will inform a wider Paris conference and upcoming G7 deliberations hosted by France in Évian.
Barrot described the meeting as a “key moment” in ongoing diplomatic engagement, saying it is designed to reinforce international backing for a two-state framework and encourage new proposals on implementation and recognition of a Palestinian state.
The initiative comes one year after the launch of the Paris Appeal and follows a wave of recognitions of the State of Palestine by France and around ten other countries — a move Paris has presented as part of a broader push to revive stalled peace efforts.
According to the French foreign ministry, outputs from the civil society meeting will feed into discussions at the G7 summit, with a focus on security arrangements for both Israelis and Palestinians, humanitarian assistance, Gaza reconstruction planning, responses to settlement expansion and annexation concerns, and institutional reforms linked to future governance frameworks.
Barrot said the process reflects France’s view that non-governmental actors play a central role in shaping viable peace pathways, arguing that civil society groups often have closer insight into conditions on the ground than official diplomatic channels.
He outlined five priority tracks guiding the talks, including security guarantees, humanitarian coordination, political implementation of a two-state model, promotion of pro-peace narratives, and regional integration frameworks.
The effort is being framed by Paris as part of a broader attempt to revive international diplomacy around the Israeli–Palestinian conflict at a time when negotiations remain stalled and trust between the parties is deeply strained.
Barrot reiterated France’s commitment to continued engagement with both Israeli and Palestinian stakeholders, saying the objective is to build sustained momentum toward “two states living side by side in peace and security.”
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