"France has officially recognised the state of Palestine, becoming the fifth country in two days to do so, following the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal. French President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement at a United Nations conference, receiving a standing ovation from the Palestinian delegation and other leaders. The recognition aims to generate new support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, despite expectations of limited immediate impact on the ground."
"The recognition aims to generate new support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, despite expectations of limited immediate impact on the ground. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government opposes Palestinian statehood, viewing it as a reward for Hamas, and has hinted at potential unilateral steps in response. Netanyahu is scheduled to discuss Israel's response with President Donald Trump, whose administration also opposes the growing international recognition of a Palestinian state."
France has officially recognised the state of Palestine, becoming the fifth country in two days to do so after the UK, Canada, Australia and Portugal. President Emmanuel Macron announced the recognition at a United Nations conference and received a standing ovation from the Palestinian delegation and other leaders. The recognition aims to generate new support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, though immediate impact on the ground is expected to be limited. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government opposes Palestinian statehood, calls it a reward for Hamas, and has hinted at possible unilateral responses. Netanyahu is due to discuss Israel’s response with US President Donald Trump, whose administration opposes the growing international recognition.
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