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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: France to Recognize Palestinian State, Sparking Global Backlash
Caption: France to Recognize Palestinian State, Sparking Global Backlash. France will formally recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly this September, President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday in a letter to Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas. Macron called the move a step toward "a just and lasting peace," pledging to convince other nations to follow suit. France will become the first major Western power to take this step—prompting fierce criticism from Israel and the United States. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that it would reward terrorism and endanger Israeli security. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the plan reckless and a setback to peace. Meanwhile, Canada urged Israel to respect international law and supported a two-state solution, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. But Washington has cautioned allies against unilateral recognition, warning of potential diplomatic consequences. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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