European leaders welcome France’s decision to recognize Palestinian state – Middle East Monitor

European leaders on Friday welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France will formally recognize Palestine as a state, calling it a significant step toward achieving peace in the Middle East, Anadolu reports.

In a post on X Thursday, Macron said he will formalize the decision at the UN General Assembly in September.

“I welcome the announcement by President Macron that France will recognise Palestine in September,” Irish Prime Minister…