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France Secures Key Reforms from Abbas Ahead of UN Conference

6/11/2025

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France has secured "unprecedented" reform pledges from Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas just before the pivotal UN conference on Palestinian statehood from June 17-20. Abbas condemned Hamas' October attack on Israel and urged for disarmament. However, mounting pressure from Israel and the US may prevent France from officially recognizing Palestine at the event.

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France has secured "unprecedented" reform pledges from Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas just before the pivotal UN conference on Palestinian statehood from June 17-20. Abbas condemned Hamas' October attack on Israel and urged for disarmament. However, mounting pressure from Israel and the US may prevent France from officially recognizing Palestine at the event.