The Problems with a State of Palestine
- French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, stating it is part of France's commitment to peace.
- Several European leaders welcomed Macron's announcement, with Ireland's Prime Minister emphasizing it contributes to a two-state solution.
- Germany does not plan to recognize Palestine in the near term, with Berlin's spokesperson noting that recognition must come through dialogue.
- Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called for humanitarian aid access in Gaza while emphasizing that Palestinian recognition must be mutual with Israel's recognition.
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Macron’s recognition of Palestine draws European support
European leaders react to Macron’s announcement to recognize Palestine at the UN. While Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia offer support, Germany and Italy urge caution and continued negotiations.
On Friday, the President of the United States minimized the statements of his French counterpart on the need to recognize a Palestinian State, affirming that these statements did not have much weight".
Between countries that have already recognized a Palestinian state and those that are strongly opposed to it for the time being, it is difficult to imagine Europe speaking with the same voice.
Paulo Rangel guarantees that Portugal has made a common path with the other European partners in this regard. The Government further clarified Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on the numbers of immigration.
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