US Will Not Attend UN Two-State Solution Conference, State Department Confirms

US Absence from UN Conference

• 📌 The United States confirmed it will not be in attendance at the upcoming two-state solution conference at the United Nations.
• ⚠️ This decision comes despite previous US opposition to countries attending the conference when it was previously postponed.

Humanitarian Situation in Gaza

• 💔 The UN Security Council recently saw the US isolated in its position regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
• 🆘 Humanitarian aid agencies have stated that the current system is creating conditions of mass starvation.
• 🗣️ Israeli hostage families have been pleading for a deal, and the US is seen as having the leverage to facilitate it.

Blame Placed on Hamas

• 🚫 The US attributes the lack of progress to Hamas, stating that Israel has accepted deals while Hamas has rejected them.
• 🤝 The commitment to a ceasefire has not been the issue; the US claims to have engaged in good faith to achieve one.
• ❓ The core question and obstacle remain with Hamas's actions and responses.

Alternative Options for Hostage Release

• ❓ When asked about alternative options to bring hostages home, the spokesperson declined to speculate.
• 📢 The statement regarding considering alternative options stands on its own, with further announcements to be made if necessary.