The United States has opposed France’s decision to recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session.
On Friday, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio stated on his X (formerly Twitter) account that France’s move would delay the peace process in Gaza. He wrote:
“This decision only serves to benefit Hamas’s propaganda efforts and hinders progress toward peace.”
This statement comes shortly after French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France, in line with its historical commitments, would formally recognize Palestine as a sovereign state in pursuit of a just and lasting peace in the region.
