Potential acknowledgement of a Palestinian state: Macron urges Abbas for necessary reforms
The Fatah movement, led by Abbas, rules over the West Bank and is at odds with the extremist Islamic group Hamas, which controls Gaza. Macron told Abbas in a conversation that France aims to collaborate with European and Arab allies to create a shared vision of peace. This vision would bring assurances of security for both Palestinians and Israelis.
Moreover, Macron stated that the notion of acknowledging a Palestinian state should fit into a "useful dynamic." Previously, Macron indicated his general support for recognizing a Palestinian state, but deemed the timing inappropriate. Spain, Ireland, and Norway officially acknowledged a Palestinian state on Tuesday.
In addition, Macron vowed to coordinate with Algeria and United Nations Security Council associates to ensure they "publicly denounce what's happening in Rafah."
On Tuesday, the Security Council met in a rush, convened by Algeria, to discuss the events surrounding the city in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. Accessible documents from AFP show that Algeria prepared a draft the resolution pushing "the occupying power Israel" to "immediately cease its military operations and any other actions in Rafah."
The catalyst was an Israeli air assault on a refugee camp in Rafah, in which Hamas alleges 45 individuals perished.
The prolonged confrontation between Israel and Hamas, labeled a terrorist organization by the US and EU, has raged for over seven months. On October 7th, Hamas militants targeted Israel, causing 1,189 deaths according to Israeli data. Furthermore, 252 people were captured within the Gaza Strip.
In reaction to the shocking aggression, Israel has been carrying out heavy military activities in Gaza since then. As per the latest statistics from the Hamas-controlled health ministry, an astounding 36,100 fatalities have occurred. [Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)]
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- Despite the confrontation between Fatah, led by Abbas, and Hamas in Gaza, Macron seeks a shared peace vision involving both Palestinians and Israelis.
- During their conversation, Macron reiterated that the recognition of a Palestinian state should align with a constructive dynamic, considering previous timing concerns.
- Emmanuel Macron expressed his intention to work with Algeria and the United Nations Security Council allies to publicly condemn the situation in Rafah.
- Algeria initiated a rushed Security Council meeting to address the Rafah events, pushing for an immediate ceasefire by Israel.
- The Israeli air strike in Rafah, allegedly resulting in 45 casualties as claimed by Hamas, further escalated the seven-month conflict between Israel and the labeled terrorist group, Hamas.
- France, along with Spain, Ireland, and Norway, has yet to officially acknowledge a Palestinian state, but Macron has shown support for the idea in the right context.
- Harakat el-Mukawame el-Islamije, an extremist Islamic group, poses a challenge to the Palestinian authorities led by Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank.
- The possible recognition of a Palestinian state by France, particularly its recognition of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, could have significant implications for the ongoing conflict.
- While France and other nations contemplate their positions on the conflict, events in Rafah and beyond continue to shape the prospects of a Palestinian state.
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