In the great geopolitical development, French President Emmanuel Macron said that France formally recognized Palestine at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September.
The announcement that was made on Thursday evening through a post on X (formerly Twitter) will build France to become the first main western power to take such a step, despite the growing international tension and objections from key allies.
In his message Macron confirmed:
“The truth to my historical commitment to a fair and permanent peace in the Middle East I decided to recognize France to the state of Palestines. I will make this ceremony at the General Assembly next September.”
The French President also shared a letter addressed to the President of the Palestinian authority Mahmúd Abbas, confirmed his decision and outlined the wider intentions for moving. Macron stressed that its aim was to revive the solution of two states and strengthen peace in the region, which is increasingly consumed by violence and humanitarian disaster.
Macron requires peace in the middle of the crisis in Gaza
Macron emphasized the urgent need to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza and said:
“Today’s urgent priority is to end the war in Gaza and save the civilian population. We must finally build the condition of Palestine, ensure its viability and allow it to accept its demilitarization and fully recognize Israel, contribute to the safety of all in the Middle East.”
The decision comes in growing humanitarian concerns. Philippe Lazzarini, Head of the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (Unrwa), revealed that some workers in the queue in Gaza “fainted from hunger” underline the growing crisis. With direct conversations between Israel and Hamas, starvation has stopped, and the pressure on the international community has increased significantly.
The will of Israel and concern in Washington
This step was caused by a harsh condemnation from Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned France: Warning:
“France rewards the decision terror and risks of creating another Iranian representative, just as Gaza happened – a starting pad to destroy Israel to not live in peace next to him. Let’s go clearly: Palestinians are not looking for the state with Israel;
It is also expected that the United States will vote. The leaked diplomatic cable from June revealed that Washington was against any unilateral recognition of the Palestinian state. The French decision may further strain transatlantic relations because Biden Administration continues to support Israeli security concerns.
Diplomatic chess: Strategic timing of France
The decision of the French resident Macron is followed by the months of internal negotiations in the French government. At first, officials planned to announce this step at a UN conference along with Saudi Arabia in June. This summit, however, was postponed due to the short war of Israel-Iran Air and a closed regional airspace.
Since then, the conference has been overwhelmed as a ministerial event 28 – 29. French diplomats claim that Macron’s early announcement is to provide a clear diplomatic framework for upcoming interviews with almost 40 foreign ministers participating next week.
Despite the resistance of the Allies, including Great Britain and Canada, France remained decisive. The Macron team hopes that this step will encourage other hesitant nations to follow and follow and reig for the two -way solutions.
Global reaction: Praise from allies and Arab states
Palestinian authority warmly welcomed the announcement of France.
Hussein Al-Sheikh, Vice-President of the Palestinian Authority, wrote on X:
“Macron’s decision reflects a French commitment to international law and its support for the rights of Palestinia’s self -determination and the establishment of our independent state.”
Saudi Arabia appreciated the announcement as a “historical” step.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry said:
“The kingdom appreciates this historical decision reaffirmed by the consensus of the international community on the right of the Palestinian people on self -determination and the establishment of an independent state.”
The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, whose country has recognized Palestinian statehood earlier in 2024, also welcomed Macron’s move.
In the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he would talk to German and French leaders on Friday to stop violence in Gaza. He added that the ceasefire would “put us on the way to recognize the Palestinian state”.
Other European nations, including Ireland, Norway, Slovenia and Spain, have been recognized by Palestinian statehood in recent months because the humanitarian tax on Gaza has been growing and the international outraged mountains.
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