PARIS,(Palestine Foundation Information Center) French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that France officially recognizes an independent State of Palestine, emphasizing the urgent need to end the war in Gaza and save civilian lives.
In a statement, Macron declared: “In keeping with our historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the State of Palestine. I will deliver a celebratory speech at the United Nations General Assembly this September.”
“The immediate priority is to end the war in Gaza and save civilian lives. Peace is possible.”
“We must implement an immediate ceasefire, release all hostages, and provide massive humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. We must also ensure the disarmament of Hamas militarily, secure Gaza, and rebuild it.”
“We must build the State of Palestine, guarantee its existence, and ensure that by accepting disarmament and fully recognizing Israel, it contributes to the security of everyone in the Middle East. There is no alternative,” he further said.
“The French people want peace in the Middle East. Our role, as French, alongside Israelis, Palestinians, and our European and international partners, is to prove that peace is possible.”
“In light of the commitments made to me by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, I have written to him expressing my intention to move forward with the recognition of the State of Palestine.”
