France has officially recognised the State of Palestine, joining a growing list of Western countries making similar moves ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. President Emmanuel Macron announced the recognition during the summit, receiving a standing ovation from the Palestinian delegation. He described the decision as a step toward “peace between […]
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French town halls defy ban, fly Palestinian flag
Nearly two dozen town halls across France raised the Palestinian flag on Monday, openly defying a government warning against such displays. The move came just hours before President Emmanuel Macron’s expected recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Macron’s pledge to acknowledge Palestine, first announced during the summer, […]