European and Arab foreign ministers have come together in the Saudi capital to discuss how to collaborate and advance a two-state solution for the Israeli bombardment of Gaza. Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide organized the meeting. The meeting aimed to bring together Arab and European leaders to take leadership in resolving the conflict and achieve the two-state solution that has been elusive for years.

The meeting was viewed as a response to the ongoing violence in Gaza, which has claimed thousands of lives and displaced hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. The ministers discussed ways in which they could work together to push for a two-state solution, which would see Palestine and Israel existing as two separate states. The meeting was attended by the foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Norway, and other European and Arab countries.

The Norwegian Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Eide, stated that it was unlikely that the Israeli government or the US would take the necessary leadership to move the two-state solution forward. Therefore, he stressed the importance of Arab and European leadership in advancing the solution. The meeting aimed to show that there is a collective will among Arab and European governments to take up the challenge of resolving the conflict and to work towards a peaceful solution.

Prince Faisal, the Saudi Foreign Minister, stated at the start of the European-Arab meeting that the continued rejection of the two-state solution would inevitably undermine the security and stability of the region. The meeting provided an opportunity for the participating ministers to discuss strategies for advancing the two-state solution, including ways to engage with other countries and international organizations.

In conclusion, the European and Arab foreign ministers meeting in Saudi Arabia aimed to jump-start the stalled peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine. The meeting aimed to bring together Arab and European leaders to take leadership in resolving the conflict and achieve the two-state solution that has been elusive for years. The discussions focused on ways to work together to push for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and ensure the security and stability of the region.