A top-level U.N. conference on a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians scheduled for next week has been postponed amid surging tensions in the Middle East, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday.

A UN conference aimed at discussing a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine has been delayed due to heightened Middle East tensions. French President Emmanuel Macron stated logistical reasons for the postponement and reiterated France's commitment to recognizing Palestine,

President Emmanuel Macron of France said the exchange of strikes between Israel and Iran had made it impossible.