News brief
France will recognize Palestinian statehood.
President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement in a post on X Thursday. Currently, 142 nations recognize Palestine or plan to. Spain, Norway, and Ireland made the move in May 2024. Mr. Macron said the continuing devastation of Israel鈥檚 war in Gaza, combined with promises of reform from the Palestinian Authority鈥檚 Mahmoud Abbas, led to the declaration. Reports suggest the United Kingdom could soon follow, pointing to growing outrage at the humanitarian cost of the war.聽
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