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rench President Emmanuel Macron's historic commitment to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September has sparked polarizing and often irreconcilable reactions in France, as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict always does. This comes as no surprise, especially given the criticism from the right and far right. Some within those ranks have chosen to align with Israel's positions, even when the country is led by a coalition that advocates the destruction of Gaza, the annexation of the West Bank and ethnic cleansing.
Since Hamas's terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, these three threats have ceased to be part of a dystopian scenario. The first threat is nearing completion before our eyes, despite the shameful media blackout imposed by Israel. The second threat is advancing inexorably, fueled by extremist settlers supported by an ultranationalist government where the right and far right are becoming indistinguishable. That same government is also actively working to normalize the third threat. Decades of Israeli fait accomplis demand that we take this seriously.
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Macron decides to recognize State of Palestine amid diplomatic impasse and humanitarian disaster in Gaza
