Macron says France will recognise Palestinian state
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France will become the largest Western power and the first member of the G-7 to recognize Palestinian statehood.
Macron's announcement followed his visit to Egypt's border with Gaza in April where he witnessed the scale of the humanitarian crisis.
French President Emmanuel Macron’s bid to recognise a Palestinian state could shift power dynamics in West Asia, pressure Western allies and revive long-stalled peace efforts amid growing frustration over the ongoing war in Gaza.
There are 147 UN member states out of 193 that recognise the state of Palestine - but the UK is not one of them
AMERICA has hit out at Emmanuel Macron for being “reckless” after he announced France will officially recognise a Palestinian state. The White House described President Macron’s