France Pledges Recognition of Palestinian State by September, Igniting Global Reactions

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will officially recognize a Palestinian state by September, a landmark decision that would make it the first G7 nation to do so. The formal declaration is anticipated to occur during a session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, underscoring France’s commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.

This significant move has triggered diverse international responses. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s deputy, Hussein al-Sheikh, welcomed the decision, hailing it as a reflection of France’s adherence to international law and support for Palestinian self-determination. In stark contrast, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vehemently condemned the announcement, labeling it a reward for terror following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack and warning that such a state could become a launchpad for aggression against Israel. The United States, through Secretary of State Marco Rubio, also expressed strong rejection, deeming Macron’s decision “reckless.” Hamas, however, viewed France’s decision as a “positive step.”

Macron emphasized the critical need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages, and substantial humanitarian aid. He also stressed the importance of ensuring Hamas’s demilitarization and rebuilding Gaza, alongside establishing a viable Palestinian state that, through demilitarization and full recognition of Israel, contributes to regional security. While over 140 UN member states, including some European Union nations like Spain and Ireland, currently recognize the State of Palestine, key Israeli allies such as the US and UK have refrained from doing so. The UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, while acknowledging the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to statehood, indicated a focus on an immediate ceasefire as a prerequisite for recognition. Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry lauded France’s decision, reinforcing the international consensus on Palestinian self-determination.

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