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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is disappointed by an Israeli parliament vote against the creation of a Palestinian state, his spokesman says. "You can't vote away the two-state solution so the secretary-general is very disappointed by the decision of the Knesset," said spokesman Stephane Dujarric. SOUNDBITE
The United States warns against an "escalation" in Lebanon after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of an operation, saying conflict would only harm Israeli security. "We don't want to see that escalation of the conflict which would just lead to further loss of life from both Israelis and the Lebanese people and would greatly harm Israel's overall security and stability in the region," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
EU foreign ministers hold talks with their counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar as part of a diplomatic push for a two-state solution after the Gaza war. The meeting comes as two member states, Ireland and Spain, prepare to recognize the State of Palestine. IMAGES
Recognising the State of Palestine "is justice for the Palestinian people (and) the best guarantee of security for Israel," Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares says alongside Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa. SOUNDBITE
The White House says that President Joe Biden opposes "unilateral recognition" of a Palestinian state, after moves by Spain, Ireland and Norway. SOUNDBITE