Six more countries recognize Palestine
France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco, Malta, and Andorra have joined the countries that recognize the State of Palestine.
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France, Monaco, Malta, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Andorra have announced that they officially recognize Palestine. This brings the number of countries that have announced such a decision in the last two days to 10.
Leaders speaking at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly announced the "Palestine decision" to the world.
French President Emmanuel Macron made statements at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
Stating that they can no longer wait to recognize the State of Palestine, Macron added that what is happening in Gaza cannot be justified in any way.
French President Macron expressed that everything must be done for a two-state solution.
Using the phrase, "Remaining faithful to France's historical commitment to the Middle East, I declare that France recognizes the State of Palestine today," Macron assessed that this recognition "does not diminish the rights of Israel" while acknowledging the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, and that it would also serve Israel's security.