People hold a large sign as they protest outside United Nations headquarters where a UN conference on a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians takes place on July 29, 2025, in New York City. There is "no alternative" to a two-state solution between Israelis and the Palestinians, France told a UN conference co-chaired with Saudi Arabia on July 28 that was boycotted by Israel and Washington. Days before the conference, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he would formally recognize a State of Palestine in September, provoking strong opposition from Israel and the United States. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)