U.S. slams Macron's plan for France to recognize Palestinian state
Summary
The Trump administration criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for pledging to recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming UN General Assembly. Macron's announcement has drawn reactions from both the U.S. and Israeli officials, with concerns it may influence other European countries to take similar actions.Key Facts
- The Trump administration is against any country recognizing a Palestinian state.
- Macron plans to recognize Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September.
- The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, called Macron's plan "reckless."
- Macron sent a letter to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas about his decision.
- The announcement comes before an international conference about the two-state solution co-organized by France and Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi officials hope the conference will encourage more countries to recognize Palestine.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and other Israeli officials opposed Macron's plan.
- Israeli officials suggested strong responses, including annexing the West Bank.
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