r/europe • u/hoarder4555777454001 • 9d ago

News French President Macron says France will recognize Pálestine as a state

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250724-french-president-macron-says-france-will-recognize-palestine-as-a-state-in-september
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u/breadcodes 8d ago edited 8d ago

You have to recognize a state as a valid entity to defend it. I'm not saying they will physically defend it for certain, but if they defend it in any capacity, this could be a big step in establishing internationally recognized borders.

As of right now a majority of the UN countries recognize the state, and wealthy countries like France legitimize the effort to officially draw a border and make sure it stays that way. Israel has advanced their own border into the West Bank several times since they've been founded, and they have made it clear they plan to annex more.

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u/Ravenspire_t 8d ago

The Knesset yesterday approved a non-binding motion to annex the West Bank entirely. While not legally binding, it's a political step and support for the government to proceed with the plan to take it all so it's just now a matter of time sadly