French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will formally recognize the state of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September. This landmark move makes France the first G7 nation to take such a step, aiming to pressure other European countries to follow suit and to revive stalled peace efforts in the Middle East. The decision comes amid growing international outrage over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and frustration with the lack of progress toward a two-state solution. The announcement has drawn sharp criticism from Israel and the United States, who argue it could embolden Hamas and undermine peace prospects, while some Arab states and international organizations have welcomed the move. Macron's decision reflects both domestic and international pressures, signaling a significant shift in France's Middle East policy.
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