France’s Macron Announces Intent to Recognize Palestinian State Amid Gaza Crisis
France’s Macron Announces Intent to Recognize Palestinian State Amid Gaza Crisis French President Emmanuel Macron declared on Thursday that France intends to formally recognize Palestine as a state, a significant diplomatic move that comes amidst escalating international condemnation over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The decision has drawn strong criticism from Israel. Macron confirmed his intention to formalize this recognition at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. He emphasized the immediate priority, stating on X, “The urgent thing…