The European Union convened a major international conference on April 21, 2026, bringing together representatives from more than 60 countries to discuss a path toward Palestinian statehood and a resolution to the conflict in Gaza. The gathering signals growing momentum among Western and regional powers to re-energise stalled peace efforts outside of direct US-mediated frameworks. The conference underscores Europe's bid to assert a stronger diplomatic role in one of the world's most protracted conflicts.