French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will officially recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, making it the first G7 nation to do so. The decision comes amid growing international outrage over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and a diplomatic impasse in the Middle East peace process. Macron’s move has been met with sharp criticism from Israel and the United States, who argue it could embolden Hamas and undermine peace efforts, while some European and Arab nations have welcomed the announcement. The recognition is intended to pressure other Western countries to follow suit and to revive stalled peace negotiations, but it has also intensified political tensions both domestically and internationally. The development marks a significant shift in Western policy and could reshape discussions about the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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