Wednesday, November 20, 2024

G20 draft statement on Gaza stirs Israeli unease over perceived bias


The G20 Conference in Rio de Janeiro is expected to focus on its core agenda of socioeconomic and financial matters, but its final declaration may touch on the situation in Gaza.

Israel now finds itself engaging in defensive diplomacy with limited results, with the country facing harsh criticism at events like the UN General Assembly and the BRICS summit. This week’s G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, which will include representatives from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and many other countries, is likely to take a similar tone.

The G20, or Group of 20, is an intergovernmental forum that brings together 19 countries, the European Union, and the African Union. Focused on addressing global economic challenges, the G20 tackles issues such as international financial stability, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development.
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