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Macron Urges Europe to Recognize Palestinian State Amid Israel's Defiance

5/31/2025

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French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Israel's actions in Gaza, calling on European nations to adopt a firmer approach and acknowledge a Palestinian state as essential. In a defiant reply, Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz reaffirmed Israel's dedication to its territorial claims, rejecting Macron's criticisms and asserting the need for a "Jewish Israeli state."

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French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Israel's actions in Gaza, calling on European nations to adopt a firmer approach and acknowledge a Palestinian state as essential. In a defiant reply, Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz reaffirmed Israel's dedication to its territorial claims, rejecting Macron's criticisms and asserting the need for a "Jewish Israeli state."