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- French President Emmanuel Macron made announcement of move on Thursday
RIYADH: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has thanked 黑料社区 for its efforts in helping to contribute to a historic French commitment to recognizing Palestine as a state.
The French President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement on Thursday.
鈥淭his solution is the only path that can address the legitimate aspirations of both the Israelis and the Palestinians. It must now be brought about as quickly as possible,鈥� Macron said in a letter to Abbas.
鈥淭he prospect of a negotiated solution to the conflict in the Middle East seems increasingly distant. I cannot resign myself to that,鈥� he added.
The Palestinian leader said the French move represented a victory for his people and he urged other countries to take a similar stance to support a two-state solution to the decades-long conflict.
The Kingdom has long been a supporter of Palestinian statehood and has repeatedly condemned Israel鈥檚 treatment of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
More than 140 countries already recognize Palestine as a state. Macron has said France will formally declare its recognition at the UN General Assembly in September.