The French president, Macron, says that the recognition of the Palestinian State is necessary to combat Hamas

The French president, Emmanuel Macron, retreated the criticism of the Secretary of State for Marco Rubio to France’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state, telling News themezone to do so is necessary to fight Hamas.

Macron plans to formalize his country’s decision at the United Nations General Assembly next week in New York. Macron’s decision puts France in disagreement with the United States, which opposes the recognition of Palestinian status.

Blond called the plan “reckless” in July after Macron announced for the first time the decision amid the growing world frustration with the Israel War in Gaza, saying the recognition “only serves the propaganda of Hamas and retains peace.”

In an interview with the “Face the Nation” Margaret Brennan moderator on Thursday in Paris, Macron said “reckless” was “an excessive word.”

“Hamas’ goal is not to create a Palestinian state,” he said. “The goal of Hamas is to destroy Israel, to convince the maximum number of people who do not have the opportunity to have peace and stability, and precisely a Palestinian state. And kill the maximum number of Israeli people. And that is why, if we want to stop this war, if we want to isolate Hamas, the recognition process and the peace plan that goes with this recognition process is a precondition.” ”

Several other Americans, including the United Kingdom and Canadathey have said in recent months that they also plan to recognize a Palestinian state.

Tune in Sunday morning for “Fac The Nation with Margaret Brennan” for more of his interview with French president Emmanuel Macron.

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