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riversedge

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2. France will recognise Palestinian state, Macron says

Fri Jul 25, 2025, 11:03 AM

Jul 25

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg5g4p3245o

France will recognise Palestinian state, Macron says
10 hours ago
Jaroslav Lukiv

Reuters Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (left) and French President Emmanuel Macron during talks in Paris in July 2022 Reuters

France will officially recognise a Palestinian state in September, President Emmanuel Macron has said, which will make it the first G7 nation to do so.

In a post on X, Macron said the formal announcement would be made at a session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

"The urgent need today is for the war in Gaza to end and for the civilian population to be rescued. Peace is possible. We need an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and massive humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza," he wrote.

Palestinian officials welcomed Macron's decision, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the move "rewards terror" following Hamas's 7 October 2023 attack in Israel.

The US "strongly rejects" Macron's announcement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, calling the decision "reckless".

The G7 is a group of major industrialised nations, which alongside France includes the US, the UK, Italy, Germany, Canada and Japan.

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If Macron pulls this off, he will win the Nobel Peace Prize that Trump craves. [View all] lapucelle Jul 25 OP

It's a two state solution with a demilitarized Palestinian State, free election in 2026, the removal of Hamas, lapucelle Jul 25 #1

France will recognise Palestinian state, Macron says riversedge Jul 25 #2

It's important to read the full text of Macron's announcement. Israel will be recognized by the Palestinian State. lapucelle Jul 25 #4

Yeah, it's reckless. The US will have to find someone else to sell weapons to. Conjuay Jul 25 #11

I'm looking forward to any of the talking heads who get paid big bucks for "analysis" lapucelle Jul 25 #3

If Macron wins the Nobel Peace Prize... Gimpyknee Jul 25 #5

If the deal goes through, the odious term "Zionist entity" will be no more, lapucelle Jul 25 #6

Guess I need to call out goggle.28? efhmc Jul 25 #20

Macron must be assuming that Palestinians will accept the same offer they turned down four times before. ancianita Jul 25 #7

Abbas agreed to the terms, according to the letter released by the Elysee Palace. lapucelle Jul 25 #10

Surely he's aware of that. ShazzieB Jul 25 #16

Maybe. But over time, when different leaders say similar things, they might just believe ancianita Jul 25 #17

That would be a magnificent moment. calimary Jul 25 #8

Hamas, err, I mean the Palestinians will never go for this. Ligyron Jul 25 #9

Hey, Ted Cruz... rubbersole Jul 25 #12

(hashtag) #TedCruzMustLose red dog 1 Jul 25 #18

desperation may lead to something this time. nt wiggs Jul 25 #13

Pending nuclear meltdown from the White House EnergizedLib Jul 25 #14

Great if it happens edhopper Jul 25 #15

That would be a blessing beyond measure if it worked. But tiny hitler's man will not let it happen. efhmc Jul 25 #19

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