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What did Macron say about Palestinian statehood?

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Macron states that recognizing Palestinian statehood is necessary to isolate Hamas and support legitimate Palestinian aspirations. He emphasizes that Hamas seeks to destroy Israel, not create a Palestinian state, and argues that recognition and a peace plan are preconditions for peace. Macron also links recognition to the release of Israeli hostages, indicating France will not proceed without it.

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Macron: Recognizing Palestinian statehood necessary 'to isolate Hamas'

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  • President Macron announces France will recognize Palestinian statehood. 27s
  • France joins over 140 countries in recognizing Palestine, despite disputes with Israel. 33s
  • The U.S. administration criticizes the decision, calling it reckless. 50s
  • Macron argues recognition is necessary to isolate Hamas and support legitimate Palestinian aspirations. 1m 31s
  • The move signals increasing international isolation of Israel and aims to revive alternatives to Hamas. 2m 14s
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Macron: Recognizing Palestinian statehood necessary 'to isolate Hamas'
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CBS News
6 hours ago
Macron: Recognizing Palestinian statehood necessary 'to isolate Hamas'

President Macron says France will formally recognize the right of Palestinians to their own state, joining over 140 countries, and argues this is essential to isolating Hamas and supporting Palestinian aspirations.

Macron: Recognizing Palestinian statehood necessary 'to isolate Hamas'
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CBS News
6 hours ago
Macron: Recognizing Palestinian statehood necessary 'to isolate Hamas'

Macron states the objective of Hamas is not to create a Palestinian state but to destroy Israel, and that recognition of Palestinian statehood is a precondition for peace and isolating Hamas.

War in Gaza: Macron says that Israel is 'destroying' its 'credibility'
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France 24
11 hours ago
War in Gaza: Macron says that Israel is 'destroying' its 'credibility'

Macron defends his decision to recognize Palestinian statehood, expressing concern over Israel's military actions and their impact on Israel's credibility.

Macron 'won’t recognise Palestine without hostage release’
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i24 News
1 day ago
Macron 'won’t recognise Palestine without hostage release’

Macron tells a Jewish community leader that France will not recognize a Palestinian state without the release of Israeli hostages from Gaza.

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