France will officially recognize an independent state of Palestine during the upcoming U.N. General Assembly in September. President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the urgent need to resolve the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has seen substantial civilian casualties. Israeli officials condemned the decision, arguing it could escalate tensions and reward terrorism. In contrast, Hamas welcomed the announcement as a commendable step towards Palestinian rights. Macron's position aligns with a growing global sentiment against Israel's military actions in Gaza, marked by calls for ceasefire and humanitarian aid.
"The urgent need today is to end the war in Gaza and to rescue the civilian population," Macron wrote on X. He affirmed the decision in a letter to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
Hamas, which triggered the current war with a deadly raid on Israeli communities on Oct. 7, 2023, welcomed Macron's decision as a "positive step" toward justice and self-determination for the Palestinian people.
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