French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that France may officially recognize a Palestinian state in the near future.
“We must take the path of a recognition [of the Palestinian state]. So that’s what we’re gonna do in the coming months,” he shared during an interview with France 5.
Macron suggested that this recognition could occur during a United Nations conference scheduled for June, which will be co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia and focused on establishing a Palestinian state.
“Our goal is something like June with Saudi Arabia to hold this conference to finalize the mutual recognition movement by several countries.”
He emphasized that his decision would not be motivated by the desire for unity or to appease anyone. “I won’t do it for unity or in order to please someone,” Macron explained. “I’ll do it because I think that at some point it would be fair. And also because I want to take part in a collective dynamic, one that allows everyone who defends Palestine to also recognize Israel.”
He further argued that this step would enhance regional security.
{Matzav.com}