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France to Recognize Palestine as a State at UN General Assembly

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French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognize Palestine as a state at the UN General Assembly in September has been welcomed by Hamas and the Palestinian Foreign Ministry. They view this move as a significant step towards justice for the Palestinian people, support for their right to self-determination, and an independent state on all occupied Palestinian land, with Jerusalem as its capital. Macron's announcement reflects a growing international conviction in the justice of the Palestinian cause and the failure of the Israeli occupation to distort facts or suppress the will of free nations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Macron's decision to recognize Palestine as a state at the UN General Assembly in September is a significant step towards justice for the Palestinian people.
  • The Palestinian group Hamas has described Macron's decision as a "positive step in the right direction" towards justice for the Palestinian people.
  • Currently, 149 out of 193 UN member states officially recognize the State of Palestine.
  • The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has welcomed Macron's decision, describing it as a "historic" commitment to international law and resolving the conflict through political means.
  • The ministry urged other countries to recognize Palestine and participate actively in the upcoming UN conference in New York.
  • Macron's announcement reflects a commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, and he has decided that France will recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September.
  • Hamas views Macron's decision as a form of political and moral pressure on Israel, highlighting the failure of the Israeli occupation to distort facts or suppress the will of free nations.
  • The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has led Arab efforts to secure broader international recognition of the State of Palestine, particularly through diplomacy.

Statistics:

  • 149 out of 193 UN member states officially recognize the State of Palestine.
  • September is the month in which France will officially recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly.

Sources:

  • Macron's statement on X: "In line with our historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the State of Palestine."
  • Hamas statement welcoming Macron's decision.
  • Palestinian Foreign Ministry statement welcoming Macron's decision.

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