Emmanuel Macron announced from the podium of the UN General Assembly that France officially recognizes a Palestinian state, joining Paris to the “wave” of countries that have made similar moves recently. From the United Nations podium, Emmanuel Macron declared that “the time has come to end the war“. He called for the release of the 48 hostages held by Hamas and invoked the humanitarian “emergency” prevailing in Gaza.
France: Macron recognizes Palestinian state – “Time for peace”
French President Macron officially recognizes Palestinian state at UN General Assembly, calling for peace and hostage release amid Gaza crisis.
