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France to recognize independent Palestinian state

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President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize the state of Palestine as part of Paris' "historical commitment to a just and durable peace in the Middle East."

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  1. French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state

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    France to recognize independent Palestinian state

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  1. Al-Monitor

    Macron: France to recognize Palestine as a state (opens Al-Monitor)

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    French President Emmanuel Macron said he will formalize the decision at the United Nations General Assembly in September.

  2. NBC News

    French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state (opens NBC News)

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    PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza

  3. Anchorage Daily News

    President Emmanuel Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    The French president offered support for Israel after the 2023 Hamas attacks and frequently speaks out against antisemitism, but he has grown increasingly frustrated about Israel’s war in Gaza

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Middle East: France to formally recognize Palestinian state – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    French President Macron said France will formally recognize Palestinian statehood in September. Meanwhile, Trump envoy Witkoff said the US is withdrawing from Gaza talks. Follow DW for this and the latest updates.

  5. The Daily Signal

    France Will Recognize Palestine as a State, Macron Says (opens The Daily Signal)

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    In a move toward "lasting peace in the Middle East," Macron says, "France will recognize the state of Palestine."

  6. Fox News

    French President Emmanuel Macron to recognize 'State of Palestine' in September at UN General Assembly (opens Fox News)

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    French President Emmanuel Macron announces France will recognize "State of Palestine" at the UN General Assembly in September, citing the need for Middle East peace and a Gaza ceasefire.

  7. Al-Monitor

    Macron says France will recognise State of Palestine (opens Al-Monitor)

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    French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday his country would formally recognise a Palestinian state during a UN meeting in September, the most powerful European nation to announce such a move.At least 142 countries now recognise or plan to recognise Palestinian statehood, according to an AFP tal…

  8. Washington Examiner

    Macron announces France will recognize Palestinian state at UN (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Spain, Norway, and Ireland announced the recognition of a Palestinian state in simultaneous decisions last year.

  9. New York Post

    French President Emmanuel Macron says country will recognize Palestine as a state (opens New York Post)

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    French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza.

  10. WMUR

    Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state (opens WMUR)

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    French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza.

  11. The Guardian

    France to recognise Palestinian state at UN general assembly, Macron says (opens The Guardian)

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    French president announced decision on X, saying he hoped it would bring ‘lasting peace’ to Middle East

  12. Al Jazeera

    Macron says France will recognise Palestinian state in September (opens Al Jazeera)

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    President Emmanuel Macron says France will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly.

  13. Al-Monitor

    France to recognise Palestinian state in September, Macron says (opens Al-Monitor)

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    PARIS (Reuters) -France will recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations general Assembly in September, French President Emmanuel macron said on Thursday, adding that he hoped it would help bring peace to the region.

  14. Hawaiitribune Herald

    France will recognize Palestinian statehood, Macron says - Hawaii Tribune-Herald (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    France will recognize Palestinian statehood, Macron says - Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald

  15. Bloomberg

    Macron Says France to Recognize Palestine State in September (opens Bloomberg)

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    President Emmanuel Macron said France would recognize a Palestinian state in September, prompting a backlash from the US and Israel.

  16. UPI

    France to recognize independent Palestinian state (opens UPI)

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    President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize the state of Palestine as part of Paris' "historical commitment to a just and durable peace in the Middle East."

  17. Breitbart News

    France Surrenders: Will Recognize Fictitious 'Palestinian State'; Israel Slaps Back (opens Breitbart News)

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    Macron continued the French tradition of surrender, announcing he would recognize the fictitious "State of Palestine" at the UN in September.

  18. Time

    Israel, U.S. Slam France’s Recognition of Palestinian State (opens Time)

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    "I will make the solemn announcement at the United Nations General Assembly in September," President Macron confirmed on social media.

  19. Al-Monitor

    France defends move to recognise Palestinian state (opens Al-Monitor)

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    France defended its decision to recognise Palestinian statehood amid domestic and international criticism on Friday, including against the charge that the move plays into the hands of militant group Hamas.

  20. CNN

    France recognizing a Palestinian state is a bold move by Macron, with a hint of desperation (opens CNN)

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    With a single post, French President Emmanuel Macron changed everything, and nothing at all.

  21. Delaware Public Media

    France recognizes Palestinian state (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    President Emmanuel Macron says France will become the first G7 country to recognize a Palestinian state, drawing praise from Palestinian leaders and sharp condemnation from Israel. Will other nations follow?

  22. BNO News

    France to recognize Palestinian state, Macron says (opens BNO News)

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    French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will formally recognize the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly in September, citing a need to advance toward a two-state solution and end the war in Gaza.

  23. Digital Journal

    France will recognise State of Palestine: Macron (opens Digital Journal)

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    French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday his country would formally recognise a Palestinian state during a UN meeting in September, the most

  24. Al-Monitor

    Explainer-Why is France recognising Palestinian statehood and who else has? (opens Al-Monitor)

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    PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will recognise Palestinian statehood, drawing angry rebukes from Israel and the United States and opening the door for other major nations to potentially like Britain and Canada to perhaps follow suit.

  25. Washington Examiner

    UK, Germany, France hold call, Macron to recognize Palestinian state (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Macron shocked the world on Thursday when he broke ranks with his allies and announced that France would recognize Palestine as a nation-state.

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