France to Recognize Palestinian State, Citing Aspirations for Security and Peace

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French President Emmanuel Macron's move to formally recognize the State of Palestine on Monday in New York is part of a broader peace plan for the Middle East, according to Macron. The decision aims to meet the security and peace aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has pledged to implement reforms to renew Palestinian governance and prepare for statehood, with France standing alongside the Palestinian authorities on this path.

Key Takeaways:

  • Macron's recognition of the Palestinian state is a move towards a broader peace plan for the Middle East.
  • The decision aims to meet the security and peace aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians.
  • Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has pledged to implement reforms to renew Palestinian governance and prepare for statehood.
  • France will continue to stand alongside the Palestinian authorities on this path.
  • More than 145 countries already recognize a Palestinian state, including over a dozen in Europe.
  • The U.K., Canada, Australia, Portugal, Malta, Belgium, and Luxembourg are expected to follow Macron's lead in recognizing Palestinian statehood in the coming days.
  • The move aims to prompt "tangible, irreversible progress within a time frame that allows for a return to the two-state solution."
  • The [Saudi] Arab state analysis is that the peace process can only resume with the creation of a Palestinian state.

Statistics:

  • 145 countries recognize a Palestinian state, including over a dozen in Europe.
  • Over a dozen European countries, including the U.K., Canada, Australia, Portugal, Malta, Belgium, and Luxembourg, are expected to recognize Palestinian statehood in the coming days.
  • Macron described the Israeli attack on Gaza City as "absolutely unacceptable" and "a huge mistake."
  • France will continue to stand alongside the Palestinian authorities in their path towards statehood.

Sources:

  • Iranian Students' News Agency - ISNA

*uvian Students' News Agency (ISNA)