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France’s Shocking Move: Recognizing Palestine to Reward Hamas Terror?

 


As France prepares to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state, Israel warns the world: this isn’t peace—it’s a reward for terrorism.
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French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that Paris could recognize Palestine by June has sparked fury in Israel, with Foreign Minister Gideon Saar slamming the move as a “prize for terror.” The diplomatic shift, intended to push for a two-state solution, has instead drawn accusations of emboldening Hamas and undermining regional security. With nearly 150 countries already recognizing Palestine, France’s decision would make it the first permanent UN Security Council member to do so—a move that could reshape Middle East geopolitics.

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Israel argues that unilateral recognition rewards Hamas for its October 7 massacre, which triggered the ongoing war in Gaza. Saar warned that such gestures don’t bring peace closer but instead push it further away by legitimizing violence. The timing is particularly contentious, as Israel continues its military campaign to dismantle Hamas, while global opinion shifts against it due to the high civilian death toll in Gaza. France’s move could further isolate Israel diplomatically, even as it fights for its survival.

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Macron insists that recognition is necessary to stabilize the region and could be finalized at a UN conference in June, co-chaired with Saudi Arabia. He claims this would pressure Palestinian leaders to recognize Israel in return—a key demand from the West. However, critics argue that without Hamas disarming and renouncing violence, recognition is premature. The Palestinian Authority, which governs parts of the West Bank, lacks full control over Gaza, raising questions about what a recognized Palestinian state would even look like.

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The U.S. has long resisted recognizing Palestine, but France’s move could pressure other Western nations to follow suit. Ireland, Norway, Spain, and Slovenia have already taken the step, signaling a growing European shift. If France proceeds, it may encourage more countries to break ranks, further straining Israel’s diplomatic ties. Israel fears this could lead to increased international pressure, including sanctions or ICC actions against its leaders.

Macron argues that recognition is a tool to combat extremism, saying it would help “fight those who deny Israel’s right to exist,” like Iran. But Israel sees it as surrender to terrorism. The debate highlights the deep divide in how the world views the conflict: one side sees statehood as justice for Palestinians, while the other sees it as capitulation to violence. With France pushing forward, the Middle East may be heading toward even greater instability.

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