Palestinian Leader Thanks France For Statehood Nod; Macron Says Recognition By Septemer

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas hailed it as a “victory” and praised France’s commitment to peace and justice. The move has sparked praise across the Arab world, with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait voicing strong support, while Israel and U.S. leaders slammed it as reckless. Watch