Israel Condemns France’s Recognition Of State Of Palestine, Says It’s Another Iranian Proxy
The Israeli government has condemned France’s recognition of the State of Palestine.
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, shared the country’s position on his official X handle.
“We strongly condemn President Macron’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state next to Tel Aviv in the wake of the October 7 massacre. Such a move rewards terror and risks creating another Iranian proxy, just as Gaza became.
“A Palestinian state in these conditions would be a launch pad to annihilate Israel — not to live in peace beside it. Let’s be clear: the Palestinians do not seek a state alongside Israel; they seek a state instead of Israel.”
SaharaReporters earlier reported that, in a major diplomatic shift, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will formally recognise the State of Palestine, making it one of the most influential Western nations to take such a step amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Macron made the declaration via his official X handle on Wednesday, saying the decision aligns with France’s “historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.”
“Consistent with its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognise the State of Palestine,” Macron stated.
He had added that the formal announcement will be made at the United Nations General Assembly in September.
“I will make this solemn announcement before the United Nations General Assembly this coming September,” he said.
Macron stressed the urgent need to end the war in Gaza, provide humanitarian assistance, and secure the region, calling for the demilitarization of Hamas and the rebuilding of Gaza.
“The urgent priority today is to end the war in Gaza and to bring relief to the civilian population,” he wrote.
“We need an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and massive humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza. We must also ensure the demilitarization of Hamas, secure and rebuild Gaza.”
He emphasised that the future Palestinian state must be committed to peace and coexistence, with full recognition of Israel.
France’s decision brings the number of countries recognizing the Palestinian state to at least 146. However, the United States, a long-time ally of Israel, has notably withheld such recognition.
In April 2024, the U.S. blocked a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council that would have enabled a General Assembly vote on granting Palestine full U.N. membership.
It remains unclear whether Macron’s move will further complicate relations with Washington, as the U.S. continues to resist international efforts to formally recognise Palestinian statehood amidst the prolonged and deadly conflict between Israel and Palestine.
