Macron says recognising Palestine is the 'best way to isolate Hamas'
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Recognition of a Palestinian state is "the best way to isolate Hamas", French President Emmanuel Macron says. France is expected to officially recognise Palestine as a state early next week at the UN General Assembly.
Breakdown
- France is prepared to recognize a Palestinian state, but details remain under discussion.
- Macron calls for renewed governance in Palestinian territories, noting the lack of elections for 20 years. 9s
- Concerns are raised about the ability of Palestinians to vote freely due to the presence of armed groups. 19s
- Macron suggests recognition would be based on the 1967 borders, though current territorial divisions complicate this. 41s
- Recognition would formalize legal relations between France and the Palestinian Authority, but France has not confirmed opening a delegation in the West Bank. 52s
