French President Emmanuel Macron announced on X Thursday that France will recognize a Palestinian state, citing the country’s long-standing support for a two-state solution and the urgent need to end the war in Gaza. Macron said he will formally declare recognition at the United Nations General Assembly in September.

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President Macron makes a surprise pledge to recognize a Palestinian state, drawing a sharp rebuke from both the U.S. and Israel.

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