French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement of France's imminent recognition of a Palestinian state has stirred widespread debate, accompanied by strong criticism in Israel. I want to explain why this step by my country is far from a "victory for terror," and, on the contrary, represents an investment in the long-term security of Israel and the entire region.

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