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The New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine is a document issued at the close of a United Nations conference held in New York from July 28–30, 2025.
The declaration outlines a phased plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and establish an independent, democratic, contiguous, viable, and sovereign Palestinian State alongside Israel, based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Key elements of the declaration include:

Condemnation of Violence: It condemns violence against civilians by all parties, including Hamas's October 7, 2023, attacks and Israel's actions in Gaza.
Call for a Gaza Ceasefire: It supports a permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
Support for a Demilitarized Palestinian State: It envisions a demilitarized Palestine coexisting peacefully with Israel.
Revitalization of the Palestinian Authority: The declaration proposes the Palestinian Authority (PA) govern Palestinian territories, including Gaza after the conflict.
Hamas to End Rule in Gaza: It demands Hamas end its rule in Gaza and surrender weapons to the PA.
International Stabilization Mission: It supports a temporary international mission under the UN to protect Palestinian civilians and assist the PA.
Call for Recognition of Palestine: The document urges UN members to recognize Palestine as a state.

The declaration was issued amid reports of starvation in Gaza and international concern over insufficient food reaching Palestinians. Israel has rejected the conference and the two-state framework, and the US boycotted the meeting. Several countries, including France, the UK, and Canada, have indicated they plan to recognize a Palestinian state soon.

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