French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot called the declaration "historic and unprecedented," stressing that it was the first time Arab and Middle Eastern states publicly condemned Hamas' actions, called for its disarmament and exclusion from the governance of Gaza, and declared their readiness to normalize relations with Israel.

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A UN conference aimed at reviving efforts toward a two-state solution in the Middle East drew to a close in New York on Tuesday with a call from 17 countries for an end to Hamas rule in the Gaza Strip and concrete steps to end the conflict.

The French government expects Arab countries to condemn the Palestinian militant organization Hamas at a high-level UN conference in New York on Monday on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has said.

"For the first time, Arab countries and those in the Middle East condemn Hamas, condemn October 7, call for the disarmament of Hamas, call for its exclusion from Palestinian governance, and clearly express their intention to normalise relations with Israel in the future," said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.

Arab nations — including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt — joined calls Tuesday for Hamas to disarm and give up its grip on Gaza to end the 21-month war.

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot joins Morning Joe to discuss France’s role in pushing for a two-state solution at the United Nations. Barrot emphasizes the distinction between Hamas and the Palestinian people,

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