Paris, July 25 (V7N) – In a landmark diplomatic move, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that France will recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in September. Macron stated that the decision aims to promote peace in the Middle East and help bring an end to the ongoing war in Gaza.

In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), President Macron emphasized the urgency of the current situation, writing:

“The most urgent thing now is to end the war in Gaza and save the lives of ordinary people. Peace is possible.”

He also shared a letter addressed to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in which he affirmed France’s decision and pledged to be the first Western superpower to formally recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN. The move has been welcomed by the Palestinian leadership and is seen as a significant show of international solidarity.

However, the announcement drew a sharp reaction from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who criticized France's stance, calling it “irresponsible and damaging to the prospects of peace.”

International observers suggest that France’s decision could serve as a turning point, pressuring other Western nations to reassess their positions on Palestinian recognition and the broader Middle East peace process.

France’s recognition could mark a diplomatic shift in the West's approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, especially as the Gaza war continues to claim civilian lives and draw global condemnation.

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