French-led recognition of Palestine 'must not be trivialised' despite worsening security situation
Palestinian ambassador to France, Hala Abou Hassira, has told The National that recognition of Palestinian statehood by 11 western nations a year ago must not be “trivialised” despite a deteriorating security and humanitarian situation on the ground. Speaking hours after French President Emmanuel Macron had defended his diplomatic legacy, including on the Israel-Palestine conflict , at his last…
French President Emmanuel Macron defended his diplomatic legacy on the Israel-Palestine conflict at the UN General Assembly, despite a deteriorating security and humanitarian situation. Palestinian ambassador Hala Abou Hassira emphasized that France's and other Western nations' recognition of Palestinian statehood must not be "trivialized."
The recognition from major G7 countries, including Britain, Canada, and Australia, should not be downplayed, even as the security and humanitarian situation in the region worsens. Macron's speech, which criticized Israel for using Hamas as a pretext to violate international law in the occupied West Bank, led to Israeli fury. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Macron's remarks a "grotesque absurdity."
Cynicism surrounded Macron's statement, with some questioning recognition on paper and the lack of action regarding Gaza. However, Abou Hassira stressed that the international community must do more to pressure Israel into ending its occupation and entering peace negotiations. The situation in the West Bank is described as "extraordinarily dangerous" by Jordan's King Abdullah II, who bemoaned the international community's inaction in sanctioning Israel for violations of international law.
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