France considers 'concrete steps' against Israel amid Gaza aid crisis, Macron says
- French President Emmanuel Macron announced in Paris that France will decide soon on concrete measures against Israel over Gaza aid obstruction.
- This announcement follows escalating tensions amid Israel's Gaza campaign and ongoing Franco-Brazilian discussions during Lula's state visit.
- France and Saudi Arabia are co-hosting a United Nations-backed conference from June 17 to promote a two-state solution and Palestinian statehood.
- Macron announced that France will make a decision soon on possibly adopting a firmer stance and implementing specific actions toward Israel, while Lula emphasized that recognizing Palestine is both a moral obligation and a political necessity.
- If France moves forward with recognizing Palestine, it would be the initial leading Western nation to do so, marking a notable increase in diplomatic efforts despite strong objections from Israel.
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