Israel Stands Firm: Macron's Visit Depends on France Altering Its Current Path
In a significant development, several countries, including France, Canada, and Australia, have announced plans to recognise a Palestinian state in September. This move, however, has been met with strong condemnation from Israel.
At the heart of the controversy is the Israeli government, which has expressed its opposition to France's plan. The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has been vocal in his criticism, strongly condemning France's decision.
France, led by President Emmanuel Macron, plans to officially recognise the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. The announcement was made in July 2025, with the specific date aligned with the UN General Assembly session, typically occurring in mid-September.
However, no official plans for a possible Macron visit to Israel were known at the time. This development comes as Israel has declined a potential visit by President Macron due to France's planned recognition of a Palestinian state.
Israel's Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, has accused France of taking a series of anti-Israeli steps and positions recently. He has urged France to reconsider its recognition of a Palestinian state, stating that it undermines stability in the Middle East.
Saar's concerns were echoed by Israeli officials, with the Israeli government's stance on France's plan being one of strong condemnation. The exact nature of these anti-Israeli steps and positions taken by France was not specified in the reports.
In response, Saar reportedly spoke with his French counterpart, Jean-Noël Barrot, about the matter. The article does not provide information about any potential response from France to Israel's concerns.
As other countries, including Canada and Australia, have joined France in planning to recognise a Palestinian state in September, the international community awaits further developments in this ongoing conflict.
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