Pope: Palestinian state is the only solution Israel does not accept two-state solution

Pope Leo XIV emphasized the Holy See’s long-standing support for the two-state solution as the only viable resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during his flight from Ankara to Beirut. He acknowledged Israel’s current resistance to this solution but maintained its importance. Upon his arrival in Lebanon, he received a warm welcome featuring traditional dance and a light show at the Presidential Palace, where he met President Joseph Aoun. Crowds braved the rain to greet the Pope as he traveled to the palace.

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