French plan to recognise Palestinian state draws angry rebukes from Israel and US
A charity organisation distributed food to Palestinians facing severe difficulties accessing basic necessities due to Israel's ongoing blockade. Picture: Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images
France intends to recognise a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations General Assembly, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday in hopes of bringing peace to the region, but the plan drew angry rebukes from Israel and the United States.
Mr Macron, who unveiled the decision on X, published a letter sent to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas confirming France's intention to press ahead with Palestinian recognition and work to convincing other partners to follow suit.
