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Why Macron’s recognition move is significant
Sacre bleu. France will recognize a state of Palestine. Is this a shock or not something to get worked up about? This was posted on social media by President Emmanuel Macron last Thursday. He said he would formalize recognition at the UN General Assembly in September. This was much touted, not least by the French leader himself, even when addressing the UK Parliament. Finally, he has confirmed his commitment, no doubt trying to carve out some legacy in his last two years of office and to show that France is still relevant on the world stage. Will this matter?
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haaretz.com
Paris won't found a Palestinian state, but Macron's recognition is a landmark move
The bottom line is clear, even to the French president: Emmanuel Macron is not going to establish a Palestinian state from Paris.
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lemonde.fr
Representatives of French Judaism say recognition of Palestinian state must be conditional
The Representative Council of French Jewish Institutions (CRIF) and the Consistoire Central expressed criticism following Emmanuel Macron's announcement on Thursday.
