Several Arab and Muslim states call on Hamas to disarm, relinquish power

Several Arab and Muslim states joined other world powers in signing a declaration calling for Hamas to relinquish control in the Gaza Strip and get rid of its weapons. The declaration also called for a two-state solution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

Arab nations unite

The 22-member Arab League joined the entire European Union and 17 other countries in signing the declaration at a United Nations conference co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia.