France and Saudi Arabia had planned to host the conference in New York from June 17 to 20, with the aim of outlining a roadmap for a Palestinian state, while ensuring Israel's security.
"The goal is to outline a roadmap for the post-Gaza war period and prepare for the recognition of a Palestinian state by France and the countries that will participate in this process," Barrot said in Brussels ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers.
The conference was postponed under pressure from the United States, following the outbreak of a 12-day air war between Israel and Iran, which resulted in several Middle Eastern countries closing their airspace, making it difficult for representatives of some Arab countries to attend.
Diplomats said on Friday that the conference has been rescheduled for July 28 and 29.
French President Emmanuel Macron was scheduled to participate in the conference and had previously hinted at the possibility of recognizing a Palestinian state in the territories occupied by Israel during the conference, a move opposed by Israel.
Macron's attendance at the conference was unexpected, reducing the likelihood of any major decisions. Diplomats say Macron has faced resistance from allies such as Britain and Canada regarding his efforts to recognize a Palestinian state.
In parallel with the genocide in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli occupation army and settlers escalated their attacks in the West Bank, including Jerusalem, resulting in the deaths of at least 999 Palestinians, the injury of approximately 7,000, and the arrest of more than 18,000, according to Palestinian data.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel, with US support, has been committing genocide in Gaza, including killing, starvation, destruction, and forced displacement, ignoring all international appeals and orders from the International Court of Justice to halt it.
The genocide, backed by the United States, left more than 197,000 Palestinians dead and wounded, most of them children and women, and more than 11,000 missing. Hundreds of thousands were displaced, and a famine claimed the lives of many, including dozens of children.
