A United Nations conference hosted by France and Saudi Arabia to work towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians has been postponed after Israel launched a military attack on Iran, French President Emmanuel Macron has said.

Two sources had earlier told Reuters that the conference would be postponed after Israel’s attacks because logistically it would be difficult for countries in the region to attend.

“This postponement cannot undermine our determination to move forward with the implementation of the two-state solution,” Macron told a news conference.

“Whatever the circumstances, I have stated my determination to recognise the State of Palestine.”

Macron said logistically the Palestinian Authority and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman were simply not able to travel given the military escalation in the region.

He said the meeting would be rescheduled as quickly as possible.