France Says Bonjour to Palestine, Oui to Drama!

France Says Bonjour to Palestine, Oui to Drama!
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In a mic drop moment marking an intense chapter in diplomacy, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that "France will formally recognise the state of Palestine at a UN General Assembly in New York this September" despite "heavy Israeli pressure." This move is a bold diplomatic u-turn that adds a new twist to longstanding international relations. As FRANCE 24 recounts, Palestine's road to widespread recognition has been anything but smooth, and now Macron is steering France firmly barreling down that road, leaving political eagles and diplomats scrambling in his diplomatic wake.

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Source: France24 | Published: 7/25/2025 | Author: Marc DAOU