Emmanuel Macron called on the UK parliament to recognize the statehood of Palestine, asserting that it represents the only path to peace in the region. During his state visit hosted by King Charles III, Macron emphasized the need for an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, representing a unified European stance on human rights and territorial integrity. Currently, only Ireland and Spain have recognized Palestinian statehood among EU nations, and France aims for joint recognition with the UK. This visit marks Macron as the first European leader in the UK post-Brexit.
"Calling today for a ceasefire in Gaza without any condition, is just telling to the rest of the world that for us as Europeans, there is no double standard, and as we are attached to human lives, as we are attached to territorial integrity, we want the ceasefire, no discussion."
"Macron urged the UK parliament to recognize Palestinian statehood, saying it was the 'only path to peace.'"
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