France intends to recognise a Palestinian state in September at the UN General Assembly, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday in hopes of bringing peace to the region, but the plan drew angry rebukes from Israel and the United States. France24 International Affairs Editor Philip Turle explains.
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French plan to recognise Palestinian state draws fire from Israel, US
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