France will recognise Palestinian state, Macron says

The French government has announced that it will recognize the state of Palestine, making it the first G7 country to do so. This decision was made by President Emmanuel Macron, who stated that France's recognition of a Palestinian state is a necessary step towards a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The announcement has been met with strong opposition from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who condemned the decision and accused France of siding with the Palestinians. Netanyahu argued that recognizing a Palestinian state at this stage would undermine efforts to achieve a negotiated settlement between the two parties. The move by France is seen as a significant shift in the global political landscape, as it challenges the longstanding U.S. support for Israel and could potentially influence other European countries to follow suit. The decision is likely to have far-reaching implications for the ongoing tensions in the region and the future of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.