France says no one can dictate Paris’ position on recognizing Palestinian state – Middle East Monitor

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday that no one can dictate Paris’ position on recognizing a Palestinian state, urging the Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the use of brutal force in Gaza and instead focus on diplomacy and negotiations for a ceasefire, Anadolu reports.

“No one will dictate France’s position. France will do it because France believes in a lasting political solution for the region, in the…