More than 60 nations sent representatives to Brussels on Monday to discuss stability, security and long-term peace in Gaza and the West Bank with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa, as global attention remains focused on ongoing Middle East crises.

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot, who co-hosted the meeting with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, acknowledged the challenges facing peace efforts. "We observe without naivety that the two-state solution is being made more difficult by the day," Prévot said, while maintaining that it "remains the only realistic path to a lasting peace, for Israelis, for Palestinians and for the stability of the entire region."

The conference comes as the European Union, which serves as the largest single donor to the Palestinian Authority, faces pressure to take stronger action beyond diplomatic statements. Recent months have seen European leaders increasingly condemn Israel's conduct in Gaza and the West Bank, with EU officials expressing outrage over humanitarian conditions and settler activities.

Mustafa called for unified governance in Gaza, stating the territory requires "one state, one government, one law and one goal." He emphasized the need for coordinated security efforts between international forces, the Palestinian Authority and other actors, while calling for "the gradual and responsible collection of arms from all armed groups and also the full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza."

Palestinians in the West Bank report that Israel has intensified restrictions and settlement activities during the broader regional conflict, with increased settler attacks and additional military restrictions on movement citing security concerns.

The EU has avoided directly joining diplomatic initiatives led by the United States, preferring multilateral approaches through the United Nations. However, with recent political changes in Europe, there may be growing support within the bloc for stronger measures, including potential targeted sanctions on Israeli settlers or suspension of some ties to Israel.