France's Macron opens door to recognizing Palestinian state
(VOVWORLD) - The recognition of a Palestinian state is no longer a taboo for France, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, suggesting Paris could make the decision if efforts for a two-state solution stalled because of Israeli opposition.
 French President Emmanuel Macron (R) and Jordan King Abdullah II in Paris, France, February 16, 2024. (Photo: Ludovic MARIN/AFP) |
A unilateral French recognition would do little to change the situation on the ground without true negotiations, but would weigh symbolically and diplomatically.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voiced opposition to Palestinian sovereignty, saying he will not compromise on full Israeli security control west of Jordan and that this stands contrary to a Palestinian state.
French lawmakers voted in 2014 to urge their government to recognize Palestine.