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Britain and France Talk of Recognizing a Palestinian State. What Would It Mean?
The announcements reflect deep frustrations with Israel’s conduct in Gaza and in the occupied West Bank, experts say.
France, Saudi Arabia seek support for UN plan to create Palestinian state
France and Saudi Arabia have urged countries at the United Nations to support a new political plan that calls for a ceasefire ...
France calls on the EU to pressure Israel to come to the table on Palestinian two-state solution
France is calling on the European Union to pressure Israel to agree to a two-state solution with the Palestinians ...
France’s recognition of Palestine is not a ‘gift’ to Hamas
Israel and the United States angrily — and wrongly — condemned French president Emmanuel Macron’s recognition of a ...
US frustrated by France and UK giving ‘hope’ to Hamas with Palestinian state recognition
The Department of State is frustrated by France and the United Kingdom’s plan to recognize a sovereign Palestinian state, ...
France will recognize a Palestinian state. What does that mean?
Experts say President Emmanuel Macron’s decision could pressure other European countries to follow and may lead Hamas to take ...
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France recognizing a Palestinian state is a bold move by Macron, with a hint of desperation
Post-WWII leader Charles de Gaulle famously rallied France to the Palestinian people following the 1967 war, with Paris ...
Israel and U.S. Condemn France’s Decision to Recognize Palestinian Statehood: What to Know
"I will make the solemn announcement at the United Nations General Assembly in September," President Macron said.
French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state
The announcement came soon after the U.S. cut short Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar, saying Hamas wasn't showing good faith.
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After France, UK to Recognise Palestine If Israel Refuses Ceasefire
The move highlights growing frustration in parts of Europe with the ongoing violence in Gaza and the failure of peace talks over the past two decades.
France is set to recognise the state of Palestine and the UK may follow – but what does it really mean?
Recognising Palestinian statehood is an important step, but without a formal political process, remains largely a symbolic ...
Trump's 1st reaction to Western allies France, UK's Palestine state move as Israel watches in shock
US President Donald Trump’s reacted to the UK government’s major announcement - the United Kingdom plans to officially recognize Palestinian statehood at the United Nations in September—unless Israel ...