French plan to recognise Palestinian state draws fire from Israel, US
By John Irish
French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that his country will soon recognize a Palestinian state, a decision that was condemned by Israel. The news came as talks on seeking a ceasefire in Gaza were halted when the U.S. and Israel recalled their delegations.
The departure of the U.S. and Israeli delegations marked the latest setback in efforts to secure a deal that would bring a ceasefire to Gaza, secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and bring respite to Palestinians suffering a sharply worsening humanitarian crisis.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff accused the Palestinian militant group of failing to act in good faith in the talks. Hamas said it was surprised by those remarks, adding the group's position had been welcomed by mediators and had opened the door to reaching a comprehensive agreement.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz© AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner, Pool
TEL AVIV, July 25. /TASS/. Israel views Palestinian statehood as a threat to its security and will not allow the Palestinian state to be created, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said, commenting on French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to recognize the sovereignty of Palestine.
"We will not allow the creation of a Palestinian entity that damages our security, puts our existence and risk and violates our historic right to the land of Israel. We all are united to prevent this serious threat," he wrote on the X social network.
TEL AVIV, July 25. /TASS/. Israel views Palestinian statehood as a threat to its security and will not allow the Palestinian state to be created, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said, commenting on French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to recognize the sovereignty of Palestine.
"We will not allow the creation of a Palestinian entity that damages our security, puts our existence and risk and violates our historic right to the land of Israel. We all are united to prevent this serious threat," he wrote on the X social network.
- He slammed Macron’s decision as "a disgrace and capitulation to terrorism, as well as reward and support of murderers and rapists from Hamas, who committed the most serious carnage of the Jewish people since the times of Holocaust [on October 7, 2023]
- Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned President Macron’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it "a move [that] rewards terror" and risks "creating another Iranian proxy."
Anger over France's plan to recognize Palestinian statehood
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Israel and the U.S. are condemning France's plan to recognize a Palestinian state
In his opinion, "the most important thing today is to end the war in Gaza and provide relief to civilians."
The French leader highlighted the need "to ensure the demilitarization of the Palestinian movement Hamas, as well as the security and restoration of Gaza."
Finally, we need to build the State of Palestine, ensure its viability, and ensure that, by accepting its demilitarization and fully recognizing Israel, it contributes to the security of all nations in the Middle East," Macron stressed.
On April 9, Macron announced that France could recognize the State of Palestine in June.
Ireland, Spain, and Norway announced their recognition of the State of Palestine in 2024, amid increased tensions in the Middle East.
Ireland, Spain, and Norway announced their recognition of the State of Palestine in 2024, amid increased tensions in the Middle East.
The Soviet Union, of which Russia is the legal successor, recognized the State of Palestine in 1988.
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