France's Recognition of Palestine Sparks International Debate

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will recognize Palestine as a state, aiming to increase diplomatic pressure amid the Gaza conflict, despite opposition from Israel and the US. The move is symbolic and part of broader efforts to promote a two-state solution, with Macron planning to formalize the recognition at the UN in September.
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- US, Israel condemn France’s move to recognise Palestinian state Al Jazeera
- U.S. slams France's plan to recognize Palestinian state Axios
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