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UK and France Urge Peace Amid Gaza Violence

7/11/2025

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British Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned Israel's annexation of West Bank land, arguing it jeopardizes Palestinian statehood efforts. He called for a collaborative peace process rather than unilateral recognition. Simultaneously, French President Macron urged the UK to acknowledge Palestine, stressing its importance for achieving lasting peace and a two-state solution amid the escalating violence in Gaza.

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British Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned Israel's annexation of West Bank land, arguing it jeopardizes Palestinian statehood efforts. He called for a collaborative peace process rather than unilateral recognition. Simultaneously, French President Macron urged the UK to acknowledge Palestine, stressing its importance for achieving lasting peace and a two-state solution amid the escalating violence in Gaza.