French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will officially recognize the state of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, making it the first G7 country to do so. This decision comes amid growing international outrage over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and frustration with stalled peace efforts. Macron's move is intended to pressure other European nations to follow suit and to revive momentum for a two-state solution, but it has drawn sharp condemnation from Israel, the United States, and some Jewish organizations, who argue it could embolden Hamas and undermine peace prospects. The announcement has exposed divisions within the G7 and among Western allies, while also prompting Arab states to take unprecedented steps to condemn Hamas and call for its disarmament. The recognition is largely symbolic but signals a significant shift in international attitudes toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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