EU Hosts Palestinian Peace Conference Amid Shifts in Middle East Diplomacy
The European Union (EU) hosted a significant Palestinian peace conference in Brussels, aiming to increase its influence in Middle East diplomacy. This move comes after the election defeat of Hungary's pro-Israel leader, Viktor Orbán, which has opened new diplomatic avenues. Over 60 nations participated in the conference, focusing on stability, security, and long-term peace in the region. The EU, a major aid provider to the Palestinians and a supporter of a two-state solution, has often been sidelined in Middle Eastern negotiations. However, with Hungary's new leadership under Peter Magyar, who is expected to adopt a different stance on Israel, the EU sees an opportunity to play a more active role. The conference also addressed the ongoing violence in Gaza and the West Bank, with discussions on imposing sanctions on violent Israeli settlers. 
